HS Teacher (Dexter HS)

DAEOC•Dexter, MO

1d•$15 - $21

About The Position

The HS Teacher provides a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children in the Head Start/Early Head Start environment, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, and field trips. The teacher encourages parent involvement in all aspects of the program and coordinates and implements curriculum designed to promote Head Start/Early Head Start School Readiness goals and facilitate children’s transition into kindergarten. The role must meet Federal Head Start Performance Standards and applicable local, state, and agency policies and procedures. The posting describes requirements for both Early Head Start and Head Start teachers. Early Head Start teachers must have a high school diploma or GED and an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which must be earned within three months of hire if not held at hire. An associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development is desired. Head Start teachers must have an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K), or an associate degree or higher with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education. Transcripts are required to validate educational requirements. Classroom experience with the relevant age group is required: infants and toddlers ages 0–2 for Early Head Start, or preschool children ages 3–5 for Head Start. Two years of experience is preferred. Experience should include adapting curriculum to meet the needs of children with varied backgrounds and needs, including at-risk, special-needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations. The position also requires strong written and verbal communication skills, intermediate to advanced computer skills, and a valid Missouri driver’s license, proof of insurance, and use of the teacher’s own vehicle for home visits. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is required within 30 days of employment. A completed physical is required at hire and updated annually, and the employee must be enrolled in the Child Care Division-Central Background Registry at hire and renew enrollment every two years. Salary is based on education level and ranges from $15.00 to $21.00 per hour. The stated base pay for teachers with a bachelor’s degree is $21.00 per hour. The employer offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a subsidized retirement plan; paid holidays; paid sick and vacation leave; and tuition support for ongoing training.

Requirements

For Early Head Start: High school diploma or GED and an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; if the CDA is not held at hire, it must be obtained within three months of hire.
For Head Start: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K), or an associate degree or higher with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education.
Transcripts are required to validate educational requirements.
Classroom teaching experience with infants and toddlers ages 0–2 for Early Head Start, or preschool children ages 3–5 for Head Start.
Experience adapting curriculum for children with varied needs and backgrounds, including at-risk, special-needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including internet and email.
Valid Missouri driver’s license, proof of insurance, and own vehicle for home visits.
Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
Completed physical at hire, updated annually.
Enrollment in the Child Care Division-Central Background Registry at hire, with renewal every two years.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant classroom teaching experience is preferred.
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Early Childhood Development (ECD) is desired for Early Head Start.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and on field trips.
Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
Coordinate and implement curriculum designed to promote Head Start/Early Head Start School Readiness goals and facilitate transition into kindergarten.
Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children, including at-risk, special-needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
Conduct home visits using the teacher’s own vehicle.