Impactful Early Head Start Teacher

Save the Children Head Start; Talihina (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Save the Children Head Start is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement educational plans for infants and toddlers, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Two teachers share responsibilities with support from aides and volunteers.

Responsibilities include creating individualized lesson plans, maintaining records, and collaborating with families to support child development within Head Start guidelines.

Qualifications

• CDA (Infant/Toddler) or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams to provide high-quality services to children and families.
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Willingness to participate in development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR as required by state licensing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans for infants and toddlers to promote readiness for preschool.
• Guide daily classroom activities and field trips.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of children and families.
• Plan conferences and home visits to discuss progress with parents/caregivers.
• Collaborate with a co-Teacher, Program Aides and volunteers to support classroom activities.
• Create and maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Professional development

Education

CDA (Infant/Toddler) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Associates or better in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Save the Children Head Start is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement educational plans for infants and toddlers, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Two teachers share responsibilities with support from aides and volunteers.

Responsibilities include creating individualized lesson plans, maintaining records, and collaborating with families to support child development within Head Start guidelines.