Part-Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher to join the Project Eagle program in Kansas City, KS. Work with the teaching team to deliver developmentally appropriate activities for children birth to five, under the guidance of a lead teacher.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, engaging families, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards, while fostering a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities and environment.
• Collaborate with the teacher to develop individualized lesson plans for children 6 weeks through age 5.
• Assist in maintaining safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom conditions and family engagement activities.
• Follow Head Start regulations and agency curriculum to support school readiness.

Job description

Department: Project Eagle ----- Educare 2 Position Title: Part-Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary: Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. Project Eagle provides home-based and center-based services to pregnant women and/or children ages birth to five through a variety of programs, the largest being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is also a member of the Educare Learning Network, part of a national initiative that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the first five years of life and learning. The Part-Time Early Head Start/ Head Start Associate Teacher, in partnership with the Early Head Start/ Head Start Teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive education program. The Part-Time Associate Teacher actively contributes to ensuring that the classroom activities and environment are developmentally appropriate, meet the individual needs of each child, and reflect the agency's philosophy and curriculum. Working closely with the Teacher, the Part-Time Associate Teacher helps develop and implement individualized lesson plans for children (ages 6 weeks through 3 years or 3 years to 5 years), which encourage their social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and intellectual development in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The teaching team (the Early Head Start/ Head Start Teacher, Early Head Start/ Head Start Associate Teacher and Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher Aide) provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment enriched by a high-quality early language experience and an emphasis on social and emotional growth. The Part-Time Associate Teacher, in partnership with the Teacher, is responsible for implementing all program requirements in adherence to performance and outcome standards as prescribed by funding and model requirements.

Job Description: We are in need of a candidate that can preferably work Tuesday (8hrs.), Wednesday (4hrs.) and Thursday (8 hrs.).

Job Duties

• High Quality Teaching Practices Ensure children safety by maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe classroom environment, by conducting authorized emergency and safety procedures, and actively supervising children at all times. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities and environment that intentionally support the developmental and educational goals of children’s individual education plans utilizing the High Scope Curriculum in conjunction with the co‑teacher1 and teacher aide. Support children to develop positive social relationships, provide opportunities for children to develop positive self‑images and experience success, and help children develop conflict resolution skills utilizing Conscious Discipline. Utilize the continuity of care model to support children and families to develop safe, secure attachments.
• Intensive Family Engagement Partner with families to build mutually respectful goal‑oriented relationships that support strong parent‑child relationships, family well‑being, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children. Interact with families through regular classroom contact and contribute to and participate in interdisciplinary meetings, child and family reviews, family conferences and home visits to develop individual child goals, share progress toward school readiness, and respond to their identified interests and/or needs. Provide monthly classroom family engagement activities based on the interests of the children and families.
• Data Utilization Ensure the timely completion of necessary paperwork including developmental assessments, lesson plans, parent information, incident/accident report, attendance, USDA meal counts, etc.) Observe, assess, and document each child’s skills, behavior, growth and development. Assess student needs and develop individualized learning opportunities for each child. Understand the referral process to PartB and PartC and alert interdisciplinary team when student screenings or assessments show areas of concern. Utilize classroom and school data to improve teaching practice, provide a high‑quality early learning experience for children, and ensure school readiness. Ensure that all child files and portfolios are complete, accurate and confidentially maintained.
• Professional Development Collaborate with coworkers during team planning sessions and support of implementation of best practices in the classroom. Participate in ongoing professional development, coaching and reflective supervision activities and support the implementation of changes in classroom practice to promote high quality instruction. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide support for families with unique backgrounds and various needs. Other Follow all mandates of HeadStart Regulations, state and local childcare licensing regulations, and Project Eagle/Educare of Kansas City’s philosophy and curriculum.
• Other This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Anticipated Starting Salary $22.28/hr.

Work Environment

Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required Qualifications

Education: Meet one of the following educational requirements: Associatedegree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field Degree in an unrelated field with at least 9 early childhood credits and willingness to complete further education to complete a total of 30 Early Childhood education credits within 3 years. CDA or Early childhood certificate and 12 early childhood credits and 2years experience and willingness to complete further education to complete an Associate degree within 3 years. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market‑driven expectations.

Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certified or become certified within 30 days of employment (paid for by employer).

Work Experience: 1year experience in early childhood education This position requires the incumbent to pass background check including fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field.

Work Experience: Experience working in an Early Head Start Center‑based program. Experience working as a part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for young children. Experience working with early intervention and children with special needs. Experience implementing curriculum. Experience using assessment data for instructional purposes and using assessment tools to measure children’s development. Experience with research partnerships. Knowledge of HeadStart Performance Standards as demonstrated by application materials.

Language: Bilingual Spanish/English.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Computer skills.

Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter

Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Part time Rate Type: Hourly Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range: $21.06- $27.40 Minimum $21.06 Midpoint $24.23 Maximum $27.40

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://civilrights.ku.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm