Head Start Teacher

Kitsap Community Resources • Bremerton, WA

6h • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Community Resources’ Head Start and Early Head Start programs are looking for passionate team members who want to help children and families thrive. We are not childcare; we are early learning. Our team partners with families to build strong foundations for school readiness, healthy development, and lifelong success. If you’re excited about making a real difference in your community and supporting children during their most important years of growth, we’d love to have you join our team. KCR offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays, along with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees. In addition, we provide a 6.5% employer contribution to 401K after the first year, plus access to employee assistance, wellness initiatives, and professional growth and development training programs. Please apply at kcr.org/career-opportunities/ . If you need assistance with your application please contact Human Resources. Job Title: Head Start Teacher Department: Early Learning & Family Services Hourly Wage: $21.03- $23.37 DOQ Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Monday- Friday Direct Supervisor: Child Development Site Supervisor Work Environment: Works with young children in a classroom setting, playgrounds, and on learning trips. May require travel to other Head Start sites. Job Summary This position facilitates learning for 3–5-year-old children in a Head Start classroom using an approved developmentally appropriate curriculum which promotes routines, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children in the program. KCR Mission, Vision, & Core Values Mission: Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability. Vision: We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Core Values: Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest. Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Requirements

• Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education plus three years teaching pre- school age children or BA/BS (with at least 30 credits in ECE or equivalent coursework) plus one year experience.
• Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date).
• Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.
• Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Demonstrated ability to input, aggregate and analyze data including generation of accurate and complete reports.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)
• Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business).
• First Aide/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)
• Food Worker Permit (within 90 days of employment)
• Initial physical exam (within 90 days of employment)
• Tuberculosis (TB) Testing (upon employment and before contact with children, testing done before hire will not be recognized)
• Current Immunizations per Washington Administrative Code (can be obtained upon hire)
• Be able to physically match the activity level of an infant, toddler, and/or preschool aged child.
• Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending.
• Must be able to get down on the child’s eye level and floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Simple grasping and hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to noise in a classroom setting.
• Must be able to build secure, nurturing relationships with children and families.
• Cognitive ability to recognize and address safety concerns.
• Cognitive and emotional ability to work directly with clients in need, which may include homelessness, mental health issues, substance abuse, or other mental or physical barriers.
• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Cognitive ability to discern accuracy and apply to work as necessary.
• Physical and cognitive ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to exhibit regular attendance.
• Maintains confidentially of all KCR participants and staff in accordance with KCR and ELFS polies for Personally Identifiable Information and Data protections.
• Demonstration of service delivery that aligns with KCR Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Proactively takes appropriate steps to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and professional working environment, seeks guidance from supervision/management when there are questions.

Nice To Haves

• Early Head Start/Head Start experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports to and accepts assignments from the Child Development Site Supervisor and/or Child Development Manager.
• Work collaboratively with teacher aide and other site team members to develop and implement the daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Ensure active supervision practices for all classroom staff to oversee supervision and management of children in the classroom to ensure a safe, clean, healthy and professional learning environment.
• Provide Primary Care to children through everyday routines including diapering, toilet learning, and feeding practices. Develop individualized plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with KCR Policies and Procedure, Head Start Performance Standards, Federal and State regulations and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) for the Child Care Licensing.
• Develop and ensure implementation of KCR Early Learning and Family Services (ELFS) written curriculum plan including used of approved developmentally appropriate curriculum with fidelity and individualized instructions for each child.
• Maintain a positive, nurturing, and strength-based learning environment that meets Performance Standards and is consistent with the curriculum and classroom assessment tools.
• Maintain daily record keeping and reporting systems within Web based data entry platform and follow-up with timely completion.
• Conduct home visits and conferences in accordance with Performance Standards.
• In collaboration with parents, and school district personnel, administer developmental screenings, maintain on-going assessment systems, participates in individualized Goal planning including special needs Individualized Family Service Plan/Individual Education Plan (IFSP/IEP) meetings to ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate individualized learning experience for every child.
• Provide guidance to substitute and volunteers to maintain classroom quality in accordance with all policies, procedures and Performance Standards.
• Attend and participate in all required/mandatory meetings and trainings, site parents and team meetings, and others as designated by Site Supervisor or Program Management.

Benefits

• KCR offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays, along with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees.
• In addition, we provide a 6.5% employer contribution to 401K after the first year, plus access to employee assistance, wellness initiatives, and professional growth and development training programs.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction)
• 6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Growth & Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

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