Head Start Teacher
About The Position
The Head Start Teacher provides educational activities at a program site for the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. Under general supervision, the teacher plans and conducts classroom activities that provide individual developmental experiences for Head Start children and performs classroom teaching duties. The role is responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children; provides direction to Head Start Associate Teachers, substitutes, and parent volunteers; conducts home visits; and promotes parent involvement in Head Start programs. Applicants must submit a completed SETA application by the deadline and attach copies of all degrees, permits, and credentials. Upon a job offer, individuals must complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provide immunization records for MMR, TDAP, and flu, or a flu waiver.
Requirements
- An associate's degree or higher in early childhood education; or an associate's degree in a field related to early childhood education and a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; or a bachelor's degree or higher in an applicable field and a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher issued by the State of California.
- At least one year of successful work experience as a Head Start Associate Teacher or one year of successful experience teaching young children in a comparable program.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C driver's license.
- Upon job offer, completion of a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provision of immunization records for MMR, TDAP, and flu, or a flu waiver.
- Submit a completed SETA application by the deadline and attach copies of all degrees, permits, and credentials.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct classroom activities that provide individual developmental experiences for Head Start children.
- Perform classroom teaching duties.
- Ensure the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children.
- Provide direction to Head Start Associate Teachers, substitutes, and parent volunteers.
- Conduct home visits.
- Promote parent involvement in Head Start programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
