Head Start Teacher
About The Position
We are looking for a Head Start Teacher to provide a variety of educational activities at a program site for the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. Responsibilities include educational activity planning, teaching, and promotion of parent involvement in site activities. Position Summary: Under general supervision the Head Start Teacher plans and conducts classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for Head Start children; performs classroom teaching duties; is responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children; provides direction for Head Start Associate Teachers, Substitutes and parent volunteers; and conducts home visits and promotes parent involvement in Head Start programs.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: 1. Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education; OR 2. An Associate’s degree in a field related to ECE and possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; OR 1. A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any applicable field and possession of a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of CA is required.
- EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one (1) year of successful work experience as a Head Start Associate Teacher or one year of successful work experience in teaching young children in a comparable program.
- Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C Driver’s License is required.
- Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver).
Responsibilities
- educational activity planning
- teaching
- promotion of parent involvement in site activities
- plans and conducts classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for Head Start children
- performs classroom teaching duties
- is responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children
- provides direction for Head Start Associate Teachers, Substitutes and parent volunteers
- conducts home visits and promotes parent involvement in Head Start programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
