Head Start Teacher

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.•Springfield, KY

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher provides instructional experiences for preschool children to support their social, emotional, physical, and educational development. The role involves creating engaging learning experiences, supporting English Language Learners, maintaining a safe and healthy classroom, and tracking children’s progress toward learning outcomes. The teacher also completes required documentation, training, and professional development, and works with parents, staff, and partners to support children’s screening and assessment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in ECE/IECE.
Experience working in a team environment.
Experience working with children.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work well with individuals from all cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Background check and pre-employment screenings are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in ECE/IECE.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
Ensure every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.
Complete required annual training and professional development hours.
Promote development and ensure English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English.
Ensure each child’s interests drive the curriculum.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment that supports preschool children’s development and learning while maintaining teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Ensure each child shows measurable progress toward learning outcomes and standards.
Ensure parents, staff, and partners are knowledgeable about initial screening and ongoing assessment of children’s progress.
Complete documentation and recordkeeping accurately and on time, and maintain records as required by applicable regulations.
Promote staff relationships that foster a climate conducive to learning.
Perform other duties as assigned.