Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Paycom - ATS; Vaiden (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Mississippi seeks an early childhood educator to design and implement developmentally appropriate activities and supervise students in a Head Start setting. You will lead classroom activities and maintain accurate attendance and education records.

Responsibilities include Brigance screenings, CPI assessments, and implementing IEP/ISFP plans. You will collaborate with teachers, report concerns, and ensure non-punitive behavior management across indoor and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in child development or related field with 1 year of childcare experience.
• Minimum: Associate degree in early childhood development.
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices in Early Childhood Development.
• Working knowledge of Head Start and State Child Care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and set up classroom activities and centers based on curriculum and children's interests.
• Provide constant daily supervision of children during all activities, indoors and outdoors; do not leave unattended.
• Screen each child using Brigance Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years according to schedule.
• Develop weekly group lesson plans; implement IEP/ISFP-based individual plans within 2 weeks of screening results.
• Conduct anecdotal observations weekly and administer CPI assessments three times per year.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Curriculum implementation

Child assessment

Behavior management

Record keeping

Family communication

Education

Associate degree in ECD

Bachelor’s degree in ECD

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Mississippi seeks an early childhood educator to design and implement developmentally appropriate activities and supervise students in a Head Start setting. You will lead classroom activities and maintain accurate attendance and education records.

Responsibilities include Brigance screenings, CPI assessments, and implementing IEP/ISFP plans. You will collaborate with teachers, report concerns, and ensure non-punitive behavior management across indoor and outdoor activities.