Early Head Start Teacher

About the role

The Early Head Start Teacher supports the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc.’s Head Start/Early Head Start program by planning and conducting classroom activities that provide individual developmental experiences for children.

Responsibilities

• Perform classroom teaching duties.
• Ensure the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children.
• Provide direction for Teacher Assistants and parent volunteers.
• Promote parent involvement in the classroom.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood education.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times, including recognizing situations requiring confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct classroom activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children, and parents.
• Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential with a focus on infant and toddler development.
• AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• Must successfully obtain Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification and Safe Food Handlers certificate, with updates as required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Per program policies, a health exam, clear tuberculosis screen, Hepatitis A vaccination, and background check are required for hire.

Benefits

• Positive work environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefit package.

Preference will be extended to applicants with the appropriate degree. Current and former Head Start parents will receive preference for employment.