HSP - Teacher I

Choosecolumbusga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (50,000)

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Dis

FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal

Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Enrichment Services Program is seeking a Head Start educator to establish and manage classroom activities, develop developmentally appropriate curricula, and maintain positive relationships with children and families. The role includes planning, observing, and documenting progress, while supporting transitions and safety.

The position requires relevant education credentials and experience, with a compensation package based on educational credentials and benefits including health, life,

Qualifications

• Education level corresponds to Head Start Teacher I–III requirements.
• Experience 1–3 years is acceptable for level 2.
• Ability to recruit volunteers and engage families in program activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality about staff, children, and families.
• Engages with children at their level and supports language development.
• Plans daily lessons and schedules; observes and records using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Maintains classroom learning centers and cleanliness; attends required trainings.
• Conducts home visits and parent-teacher conferences; advocates for Head Start.

Skills

Confidentiality

Child engagement

Communication with children

Positive discipline

Observations & documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA

Bachelor's Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA

Master's Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

## DescriptionJOB SUMMARYIncumbent provides for the establishment, maintenance, and management of classroom activities and providing those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children, and families of EnrichmentServices Program.· Respects and observes children's interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children's playwith language, toys, and activities.· Communicates directly with each child at the child's level.· Engages and communicates constructively with individual children during activities and routines. Takes everyopportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions.· Stays responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.· Encourages and models social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.· Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrates appropriate expression of emotions.· Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to NAEYC, Bright from the Start,and Caring for our Children Basics.· Stays attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms.· Implements daily lesson plans and daily schedules.· Records observation in Teaching Strategies GOLD.· Organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom.· Recruits volunteers and solicits in-kind contributions.· Attends meetings, trainings and workshop as required.· Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.· Serves as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families and children.· Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individualchildren and goals jointly developed with parents/guardians.· Develops, organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom.· Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management.· Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.· Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management.· Completes mandated screening & assessments of the children.· Completes daily heath & anecdotal observations of children· Completes Home Visits and Parent Teacher Conferences a minimum of twice a year.· Performs other duties as assigned.## QualificationsEducation HS Teacher I Requires: Associate's Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Associate's Degree HS Teacher II Requires: Bachelor's Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Bachelor's Degree HS Teacher III Requires: Master's Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Master's DegreeExperience Level 2: One to three years**Compensation:**The compensation package is based on educational credentials.\*BA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $19.36\*MA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $20.09**Benefits**We value our team members and are pleased to offer a flexible benefits package for all eligible employees. Our package includes:* Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance* Life Insurance (50,000)* Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability* FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts* Employee Assistance Program* Generous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and Holidays)* 401(k) Plan