Head Start Teacher

Bucks County Intermediate Unit • Bensalem, PA

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About The Position

The Teacher plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities. The Teacher makes social service referrals and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The Teacher works in collaboration with other Head Start team members to support the goals of the program. The position caseload, and/or center location may be reassigned as deemed necessary for program operations.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required
• Knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development
• Knowledge of PA Learning Standards of Early Childhood
• Knowledge of various service resources in the community
• Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements
• Knowledge of local resources, languages and customs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree or PA teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education or a related field is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of assigned classroom in accordance with federal and state guidelines including, but not limited to, the Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Plans for and delivers high quality instruction designed to meet individual student needs
• Actively supervises children at all times
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of child development
• Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with all stakeholders (children, families, colleagues, administrators, community)
• Commits to ongoing professional learning
• Implements high quality formative and summative assessment techniques
• Creates a community of learners resulting in a positive classroom culture
• Engages families in their child’s instructional program
• Seeks outside resources to support students and their families

Benefits

• A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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