Assistant Teacher @ Moore, Cleveland County
About The Position
Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher for its Moore location in Cleveland County. The role is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children. The teacher incorporates developmentally appropriate learning activities that meet the needs of both the group and individual children. The role supports children and families while working in a team-oriented environment that encourages leadership and professional excellence. The employee may also be required to perform other reasonable duties assigned by management. Duties and responsibilities may be revised as needs arise and in accordance with Head Start/Early Head Start policies and procedures. Employment is subject to passing a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and tuberculosis test, and to an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check. The employee must be found free of conditions that could affect the ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- At least one year of full-time early childhood experience in a licensed early childhood program and one year of credits from an accredited college or university, including six semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in early child development or related courses; or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable liability insurance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards.
- Computer literacy, accurate typing skills, and ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and tuberculosis test.
- Must pass an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check.
- Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including the physical activities described in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children.
- Incorporate developmentally appropriate learning activities that meet the needs of the group and individual children.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans, with some employer-paid benefits
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Tuition assistance
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation/school breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
