Education Impact Leader (Head Start Teacher)

About the role

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. (TCCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships. The agency consists of multiple programs that are created to empower people in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties of Southside Virginia. Through collaborative efforts, engaged staff and partnerships, Tri-County is able to further our mission to eliminate the violence of poverty through advocacy, empowerment and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Makes referrals to Health Services Specialist, Child Development Education Specialist/Disabilities Coordinator and Family Community Partnership Specialist
• Attends appropriate committee meetings, monthly parfent committee meetins, staff meetings and service training and conferences
• Works in conjunction with parents to identify learning opportunities in their homes
• Works to help the program meet monthly in-kind goals
• Flexible in areas of work schedules, work sites and is punctual when reporting to work
• Administers First Aid in absence of a nurse
• Covers daily health inspections on each child
• Establishes transition experiences so children are not rushed
• Maintains visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom, on the playground and on field trips
• Develops consistent and clear rules as well as utilizes positive discipline when necessary
• Supplies a variety of materials and planned activities to provide continuous opportunities for children to experience success
• Assists in maintaining a classroom conducive to happy learning
• Contributes to the maintenance of the classroom keeping interest areas labeled, well defined and accessible to children
• Uses books, stories, puppets, and other experiences to reinforce positive social behavior
• Assists in keeping equipment and materials clean and in good condition at all times
• Works with staff and parents to maintain a quality program and maintains confidentiality concerning children, families, and records
• Contacts the Family Services Staff after a child is absent for two consecutive days
• Encourage parent participation daily and sends monthly calendars and menus to parents
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining good parent relationships through frequent parent contact/parent newsletters, at least one per month
• Models, respects, and helps children demonstrate and appreciation of others
• Participate in and facilitates activities for the “I Am Moving I Am Learning” Project

Requirements

• Must have associate degree in Early Childhood Education
• Prefers Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience in working with pre-school age children preferred
• Proficient in written and verbal communications
• Must have access to own vehicle and a valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification with three months of employment
• Must have a physical exam completed prior to employment and renewed every two years thereafter
• Must have a tuberculosis (TB) screening

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Benefits

• Bi-weekly Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan
• 401K Plan Matching up to 6%

Pay

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 an hour

Schedule

Full-time