EHS Teacher (Kennett EHS)

DAEOC•Kennett, MO

1d•$15 - $21

About The Position

The EHS Teacher provides a safe, 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 in all aspects of the program and coordinates and implements curriculum designed to promote Head Start/Early Head Start School Readiness goals and support children's transition into kindergarten. The role must meet Federal Head Start Performance Standards and applicable local, state, and agency policies and procedures. The posting describes requirements for both Early Head Start and Head Start teachers. Early Head Start teachers need a high school diploma or GED and an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which must be obtained within three months of hire if not already held. An associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development is desired. Head Start teachers need an associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K), or an associate degree or higher with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education. Transcripts are required to validate education requirements. Classroom teaching experience with the relevant age group is required: infants and toddlers ages 0–2 for Early Head Start, or preschool children ages 3–5 for Head Start. Two years of experience is preferred. Experience should include adapting curriculum for children with varied needs and backgrounds, including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations. Teachers must have a valid Missouri driver's license, proof of insurance, and their own vehicle for home visits. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is required within 30 days of employment. A physical is required at hire and updated annually, and employees must be enrolled in the Child Care Division-Central Background Registry at hire and renew every two years. Salary depends on education level and is listed as $15.00–$21.00 per hour. The base pay for teachers with a bachelor's degree is $21.00 per hour. The employer offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a subsidized retirement plan; paid holidays; paid sick and vacation leave; and tuition support for ongoing training.

Requirements

Early Head Start: High school diploma or GED and Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; if not held at hire, the CDA must be obtained within three months of hire.
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.
Transcripts are required 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 email.
Valid Missouri driver's license, proof of insurance, and own vehicle for home visits.
Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
Complete a physical at hire and update it annually.
Be enrolled in the Child Care Division-Central Background Registry at hire and renew 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 classroom teaching experience with the relevant age group.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, 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 designed to promote Head Start/Early Head Start School Readiness goals and facilitate children's transition into kindergarten.
Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children, including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
Meet Federal Head Start Performance Standards and applicable local, state, and agency policies and procedures.
Provide a vehicle for home visits.