HSP - Teacher I

Choosecolumbusga; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Choosecolumbusga is seeking a Head Start educator to establish and manage classroom activities, supporting children's learning and development in alignment with Head Start standards.

The role includes implementing daily lesson plans, maintaining clean classrooms, observing children, and collaborating with families. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and PTO, with compensation based on credentials.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in early childhood education required for HS Teacher I
• Bachelor's degree for HS Teacher II
• Master's degree for HS Teacher III

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality about staff, children, and families.
• Delivers developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Maintains learning centers and classroom organization.
• Recruits volunteers and solicits in-kind contributions.
• Completes mandated screenings and observes children's progress.

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Observation & assessment

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

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