Early Head Start Teacher

Lincoln Hills Development Corp • Tell City, IN

20d

About The Position

Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a full-time Early Head Start Teacher position working 35 hours per week. Responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of education services for Early Head Start infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years old. Will work in collaboration with a Co- Teacher and Classroom Aide to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, utilizing research-based curriculum as designated by the Head Start Birth-5 program. This position will complete the required developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the required time allotted, and complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

Requirements

• Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant toddler development required.
• Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants and toddlers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organization, and implementation of education services for Early Head Start infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years old.
• Work in collaboration with a Co- Teacher and Classroom Aide to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, utilizing research-based curriculum as designated by the Head Start Birth-5 program.
• Complete the required developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the required time allotted
• Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• voluntary life and life insurance
• vacation leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k plan
• reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees