Teacher

Ogden-Weber Chamber; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Employee CapCares Program

Employee Wellness Program

Starting wage $20.93/hour

Job summary

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP) is seeking a Dedicated Teacher to create and implement a comprehensive Head Start curriculum, partnering with parents to support development. You’ll plan engaging daily activities, observe progress, and adapt instruction to each child’s needs in a supportive, community-focused environment.

The role emphasizes strong relationships with families, adherence to Head Start standards, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate, Bachelor’s, or higher in early childhood education; or a degree with at least 20 credits in ECE.
• One year teaching preschool experience preferred.
• Unselfish, approachable and detail-driven work style.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assist with implementing approved curricula and assess learning.
• Individualize instruction through ongoing observations and data collection.
• Plan, implement and evaluate daily activities in collaboration with families.
• Provide quality teacher-child interactions and build trust with assigned children.
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences; involve parents in curriculum planning.

Skills

Detail-oriented

People-focused

Team player

Analytical

Education

ECE degree or 20 ECE credits

Job description

Summary

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP) is searching for a supportive, yet disciplined Teacher to develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that is focused on creating engaging experiences for the children in our Head Start program in collaboration with their parents. As our Teacher, you will take pride in consistently making a meaningful impact on others. Our environment offers well-defined and detailed expectations, and you will be heavily relied on to meet these expectations as you plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities every day. You are people-focused and helpful by nature, and will easily build strong relationships with parents to ensure they are equipped with the tools to help their children succeed in their present and future environments.

What you’ll need to be our Teacher

• Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work
• Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
• Patient, conscientious, relaxed, and cooperative team worker
• An associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in early childhood education; or a degree in a field with a minimum of 20 credits in early childhood education
• One year of experience in teaching preschool children preferred

Why you’ll love working with us

• Full-timeStatus – Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Full benefits – holiday pay, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 K
• Engaging, meaningful work that makes a difference in our local communities
• Excellent leadership & work culture that values & recognizes its employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee CapCares Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Starting Wage – $20.93 – based on education and experience

What you’ll do as the Teacher

• Plan, assist with implementation, and evaluate daily, developmentally appropriate activities
• Implement approved curriculums
• Individualize for each child through ongoing observations and data collection
• Plan, implement, and evaluate daily, developmentally appropriate activities
• Provide quality teacher-child interactions and work on building trust relationships with all assigned children
• Set up, prepare, and conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences
• Build quality teacher-parent relationships. Involve parents in curriculum planning and classroom volunteering. Provide information and problem-solve to address the needs of families.
• Use and embrace families culture, ethnicity, background, and composition
• Use developmentally appropriate behavior guidance and classroom management skills. Work with an interdisciplinary team
• Conduct family-style meal and snack times and ensure compliance with Head Start standards; USDA/CACFP, Child Care Licensing, Caring for our Children National Standards
• Provide guidance and training for substitutes, new-hires, and volunteers
• Provide guidance, training, support, and leadership of the classroom team. Communicate with team members to ensure the functions of the classroom are met

Who we are

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership www.owcap.org

Thank you for considering an opportunity at Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP). Our mission is to elevate individuals, families, and communities of Weber County by improving self-sufficiency through services and collaboration. Our programs include Head Start/ Early Head Start, Mental Health Support, Housing Assistance, Employment Assistance, Circles Program, VITA, On-Site Weber School District (WSD) Adult Education Classes, On-site WSD ESL Classes, and Communities that Care – Roy.

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership is a very visible and vocal advocate for serving the needs of the community. We are excited to review your application and hope your talents and abilities will help us all achieve our goal of providing exceptional programs and services to those in need.

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership

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