Head Start Teacher (Now Offering A $1,000 Sign On & Retention Bonus)

Neosho

Joplin (MO)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Economic Security Corporation is seeking a Head Start Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children ages 3-5. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing classroom activities in line with federal, state, and local requirements.

This position offers a $1,000 sign-on and retention bonus. Candidates must have one of several eligible degrees and be prepared for random drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

  • An Associate or Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education.
  • An Associate degree in related field with preschool teaching experience.
  • Bachelor's degree with six early childhood classes and preschool teaching experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in any field with Teach For America program admission.
  • Position subject to random drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and implement the operational and physical aspects of a Head Start classroom.
  • Develop lesson plans and implement the educational program.
  • Work with children aged 3-5, parents, and staff to ensure education and development activities meet requirements and laws.

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
Associate degree in related field with preschool teaching experience
Bachelor's degree in any field with six early childhood classes and preschool teaching experience
Bachelor's degree in any field admitted into Teach For America program

Job description

Head Start Teacher (Now Offering A $1,000 Sign On & Retention Bonus)

Come join our Head Start family! Help us provide a safe, nurturing, and educational
environment for children ages 3-5 years of age.
The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements the operational and physical aspects of a
Head Start classroom, including setting up the classroom and developing lesson plans to
implement the educational program. The Head Start Teacher works with children ages three
to five years of age, parents, and staff to ensure that education and early childhood
development activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well
as program and agency requirements.

Requirements

Teacher must have at least one of the following: (a) An Associate or baccalaureate or
advanced degree in early childhood education; (b) An Associate degree in a field related to
early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood
education, with experience teaching pre-school age children; (c) A Baccalaureate or advanced
degree in any field and six early childhood classes, with experience teaching pre-school age
children; or (d) A Baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For
America program. This position is subject to random drug screening and background checks.

If you have any questions about this position, contact Amy Rivard
Phone: 1(417)845-6644 Email: arivard@escswa.org

For more information regarding salary please visit our website at: Wages | Economic
Security Corporation of Southwest Area

Economic Security Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

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