Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

Southern Seven Health DepartmentElizabethtown, IL
$19 - $22Onsite

About The Position

Southern Seven Health Department is seeking a Head Start Teacher to make a difference in the lives of others. This position is a full-time, 10-month per year role based at the Hardin Head Start in Elizabethtown, Illinois. The department offers a great working environment, high-caliber employees, and is a family-friendly employer.

Requirements

  • At least 19 years of age
  • An Associate's degree with at least eighteen (18) hours in Early Childhood OR enrolled in an Associate's degree program to be completed within 2 years

Nice To Haves

  • An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood
  • Experience in an early childhood setting

Responsibilities

  • Develops weekly plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development.
  • Administers developmental screening tool within 45 days of child’s enrollment and completes an Assistance or Guidance request if needed.
  • Participates in IEP/IFSP meetings as appropriate.
  • Maintains an online portfolio on each child’s progress and development for planning to promote each child’s growth and development.
  • Observes each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and uses this information to facilitate learning and growth.
  • Works cooperatively with the Teacher Aide and other staff and volunteers, using a team approach to classroom management.
  • Provides direction to the Teacher Aide and Program Assistant when appropriate.
  • Assures that all children are supervised at all times.
  • Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects children’s learning and growth and creates opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
  • Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom.
  • Participates in family-style meals and snacks at table with children, and completes daily meal and attendance records.
  • Completes and submits daily, weekly, and monthly required paperwork as required by the procedures manual to the Site Supervisor.
  • Develops a partnership with parents and caregivers in the Head Start program and encourages each parent/caregiver to take an active role in their child’s Head Start experience.
  • Plans two family staff conferences and two home visits to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs, and interests.
  • Assists families with children’s transitions from Head Start to Kindergarten.
  • Maintains up-to-date emergency contact information and individual child assessment information on each child.
  • Participates in staff meetings, center activities, and staff development.
  • Maintains child, family, and employee confidentiality.
  • Participates in the federal and annual program review.
  • Responsible for recruitment of Head Start eligible children, in coordination with other Head Start staff, for enrollment into the Head Start program.
  • Responsible for carrying out best practices for safety procedures concerning children, staff, families, and community individuals.
  • Assesses current practices and finds ways and areas needing improvement.
  • Responsible for participating in activities and attitudes that promote positive public relations and a positive image for the program and agency.
  • Complies with and is familiar with the requirements of the policies and procedures adopted by Southern Seven Health Department as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Reports potential problems and concerns to the Site Supervisor.

Benefits

  • Vacation time accrual
  • Personal time accrual
  • Sick time accrual
  • Holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employer-sponsored cafeteria plan
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