Head Teacher Part Year - Xenia

Council On Rural Service Programs Inc; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

401(k)

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Paid Education

Affordable Benefits

Job summary

Council On Rural Service Programs Inc. seeks a Head Start head teacher in Xenia, OH. The role leads teachers in daily classroom operations, plans engaging activities, and ensures a safe, nurturing environment for preschoolers preparing for kindergarten.

Qualifications include an ECE degree with experience or combinations noted above. Generous benefits and professional development opportunities are offered, with travel possible within the service area.

Qualifications

• ECE Bachelor’s degree and one year experience
• Bachelor’s degree + 6 ECE courses and one year experience
• Associate’s degree in ECE and two years’ experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise Teachers with daily operations in the center classroom, plan the learning environment and daily routine.
• Ensure safety of all children with proper supervision, a safe and sanitary learning space.
• Collaborate with Teachers to develop activities promoting development across developmental domains.
• Support center team through trainings and family engagement activities.
• Complete home visits and parent/teacher conferences to reinforce learning strategies.

Education

ECE Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 6 ECE courses

Associate’s degree in ECE

Job description

New Starting WageHead TeacherJob Location:Position Type: HourlySalary Range: $23.89-$28.02 Hourly. Wages are based on education. Candidates with one year of experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field or two years of experience and associate’s degree in a related field qualify.Description: Collaborate with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Teachers, Family Advocate, and families, to plan and implement the Head Start educational program for preschool children to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. With a related Associate’s Degree or higher and one or two years of experience, you can lead your teachers in a Head Start classroom, preparing children for kindergarten and collaborating with the team of dedicated professionals who work with you and the families to surmount all obstacles to successful education and stability. We are a highly-rated Step-Up-To-Quality organization gifted with a generous professional development budget and invite you to grow professionally and personally using the many resources available through the Head Start program. We embrace positive learning and behavioral strategies and invest in our people and families for the long-term.Supervise Teachers with daily operations in the center classroom to plan and prepare the learning environment and gathering necessary materials, the daily routine, small and large group times, outdoor time, and mealtime activities.Ensure the safety of all children by assuring proper supervision of the children at all times and a safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized learning environment.Collaborate with the Teachers in developing and implementing activities and experiences that promote the children’s interests, individualization and skill building in all developmental domains.Ensure every teacher has an opportunity to grow and learn through assigned trainings and strategic interactions with families and children.Assist in completion of developmental screenings of all children.Support the efforts of the center team in planning and implementing family engagement and male involvement activities throughout the program year.Complete home visits, plans and parent/teacher conferences to ensure intentional learning strategies are assimilated by the first and best teachers of children, their family members.Master all relevant regulatory requirements to ensure the facility is safe, nurturing, and maintains the highest rating possible.All positions require a background check, drug test, and physicalGenerous Leave/401(k)/Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility/Paid Education/Affordable & Comprehensive Benefits/Caring ColleaguesEducation, Training & Work Experience Required: ECE Bachelor’s degree and one year experience; or Bachelor’s degree + 6 ECE courses and one year experience; or Associate’s degree in ECE and two years’ experience.Special Conditions: Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, reach, bend, move easily and work on the floor with small children. A valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to agency insurer. Able to travel assigned service area. Involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.