EHS Teacher

SEQUATCHIE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY•South Pittsburg, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher will deliver a well planned, developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned children. Team work and positive attitudes toward others, especially parents is essential, complying with all child care / Head Start regulations. Child safety, to include count / location of children, is essential. The Preschool Teacher should have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows: knowledgeable about child growth development and the needs of children and have the ability to communicate with children and adults. Select staff may be designated as the School Readiness Coach and/or special education specialist and will participate in local and agency advisory meetings and support training and use of school readiness activities and serve as teaching staff resources.

Requirements

A degree in early childhood (or equivalent coursework) is required
Must have an associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood from an appropriately accredited institution
At least one year’s experience in a center or a Tennessee Pre-K endorsement
The Early Head Start teacher may qualify as a Child Development Associate (or similar state issued credential) with an infant/toddler endorsement and may have such a waiver if in a training program with written specific approvals
Must be fluent in the language used by the majority of families served in the classroom
Must have a post job offer physical prior to working with children and a drug test and evidence of a negative T.B. screening
Ability to secure a commercial drivers license may be required in some centers
Personal transportation, including adequate auto liability coverage and proof of a satisfactory driving record is required
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK & A DRUG SCREEN
BE ABLE TO USE A IPAD OR COMPUTER
HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood courses from a regionally accredited institution, along with extensive experience working with young children in a group setting
Experience managing a child care center
High level of computer skill
CDL holder
Spanish or dual language learner training

Responsibilities

Assesses children's developmental level and plans a program to meet their individual needs
Organizes the classroom to provide the best environment for the curriculum
Writes and implements lesson and child individualization plans using an internet-based system
Involves parents in the education of their child and encourages them to become involved in all aspects of the program
Supervises Teacher Assistant, Volunteers, and other assigned workers
Provides training and home visits for parents
Completes data management forms and secures in-kind donations
Completes and assigns tasks related to cleaning and grounds maintenance related to playground safety/security