Head Start Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska • McCook, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher is responsible for direct contact with children in the classroom, providing developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis, challenging them at their level, and encouraging success for all students. The Teacher also provides a safe, pleasant, active learning and problem-solving environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and AA or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. Equivalent coursework will be considered.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with Head Start families, other agency employees and the general public.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide leadership to classroom staff, parents/guardians and classroom volunteers.
• Obtain and maintain current required Teacher certifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and agency employees.
• Must keep all agency matters confidential.
• All Head Start employees are expected to abide by the Standards of Conduct.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Head Start families, other agency employees and the general public.
• Ability to provide leadership to classroom staff, parents/guardians and classroom volunteers.
• Model appropriate and professional behavior.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Additional compensation will be considered for individuals with a BA in a related field or in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, and support the social and emotional development of children.
• Ensure implementation of the High Scope curriculum which includes active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure initial and mid-year home visits, along with two parent/staff conferences are complete.
• Ensure classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.
• Recruit, maintain, and train classroom volunteers throughout the program year.
• Ensure implementation of oral health practices.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Benefits

• The hours are 40 hours a week for 39 weeks.
• This position has summer months off.
• Head Start employees who have summer months off are eligible to apply for unemployment during this layoff period.

What This Job Offers

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