Head Start Teacher @ Noble, Cleveland County

CROSSROADS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC • Noble, OK

1d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking Head Start Teachers for its Noble location in Cleveland County. The Head Start Teacher creates and manages an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children. This position reports to the Lead Teacher, who reports to the Area Supervisor, as assigned. Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related degree with six (6) class in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Childhood Development (CD); OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to a motor vehicle with acceptable liability insurance
• Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required
• Knowledge of community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services
• Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test
• An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required
• Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions
• The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities
• Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

• CPR certified

Responsibilities

• Creates and manages an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children.
• Incorporates developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid contributions
• Life insurance & long term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

What This Job Offers

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