Head Start Teacher - Vanceburg

Gateway Community Action Agency•Vanceburg, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and implements educational services for children in the Head Start classroom that will prepare children for later school success. This position supervises and provides direction to Head Start classroom instructional assistants, and volunteers. This position operates in a classroom environment.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate Degree (A.A.) in early childhood education; or an Associate Degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.
TSG Certification
Valid Kentucky driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Satisfactory background checks.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required.
State required minimum vehicle liability insurance and uninsured motorist insurance.
Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local, state, or federal law.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor Degree in early childhood education or in a related field with experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements and follows the program curriculum providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands-on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group.
Maintains regular contact with parents and completes appropriate documentation (ie; daily reporting on sleep, eating and toileting).
Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required.
Applies knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
Guides and facilitates daily activities, including but not limited to; regular instruction, diapering/toileting, napping, mealtime, etc.
Maintains a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress.
Cooperates with parents to build and support home school connections by providing parents with information about curriculum and school readiness.
Establish and maintain relationships with community partners by being proactive and supportive of program needs.
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness and maintaining commitment to keeping all children safe.
Assist in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s).
Complies with the Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Supervises all classroom assistants and volunteers.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of classroom assistants.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsible for training employees.
Plans, assigns, and directs work.
Addresses classroom concerns and resolves problems.
Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed annually.