EHS Teacher (Kennett EHS)

DAEOC • Kennett, MO

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About The Position

The EHS Teacher provides a safe, successful, and supervised educational setting for children in the Head Start/Early Head Start environment, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, and field trips. The teacher encourages parent involvement and coordinates and implements curriculum designed to promote Head Start/Early Head Start School Readiness goals and support children’s transition to kindergarten. The role must comply with Federal Head Start Performance Standards and applicable local, state, and agency policies and procedures.

The position may serve Early Head Start children ages 0–2 or Head Start children ages 3–5. Early Head Start teachers must hold a high school diploma or GED and an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; a CDA not held at hire must be obtained within three months. Head Start teachers must have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K), or an associate’s degree or higher with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education. Transcripts are required to verify educational requirements. The posting describes a salary range of $15.00–$21.00 per hour based on education; teachers with a bachelor’s degree receive a base pay of $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

• For Early Head Start: high school diploma or GED and an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; if the credential is not held at hire, obtain it within three months of hire.
• For Head Start: associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K), or an associate’s degree or higher that includes coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education.
• Provide transcripts to validate educational requirements.
• Classroom teaching experience with infants and toddlers ages 0–2 for Early Head Start, or preschool children ages 3–5 for Head Start.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including internet and e-mail.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license, proof of insurance, and own vehicle for home visits.
• Obtain Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Complete a physical examination at hire and update it annually.
• Be enrolled in the Child Care Division-Central Background Registry at hire and renew enrollment every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Early Childhood Development (ECD) for Early Head Start.
• Two years of infant/toddler classroom teaching experience is preferred for Early Head Start.
• Two years of preschool classroom teaching experience is preferred for Head Start.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and on field trips.
• Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Coordinate and implement curriculum that promotes Head Start/Early Head Start School Readiness goals and facilitates children’s transition to kindergarten.
• Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children, including at-risk, special-needs, gifted, and culturally diverse children.
• Conduct home visits using the teacher’s own vehicle.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-subsidized retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Tuition support for ongoing training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree