Head Start Associate Teacher
Position Summary
The Head Start Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the learning environments, experiences, and instruction, appropriate to their student’s needs in social, emotional, physical, approaches to learning and cognitive development.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Demonstrates respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, coworkers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices regardless of race, color, religion, or disability
- Follows the agencies cultural competencies and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct
- Develops and maintains respectful relationships with families and children to ensure the daily needs of children are met through responsive care giving practices
- Supports the Head Start Teacher in implementing a curriculum that complies with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), Performance Standards, Missouri Accreditation requirements, state regulatory guidelines and Center for Human Services (CHS) policies and procedures
- Supports the Head Start Teacher in developing and implementing both individual school readiness and group lesson plans that reflect parent input and cultural relevance and which promote the learning domains found in the ELOF
- Follows a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, free play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, routine care, family style meals and effective transitions between activities using principles supporting a high-quality environment for infants and toddlers
- Ensures ratios are always met
- In consultation with supervisor and coach develops own professional development goals and coaching/training plans and actively pursues those goals
- Supports the Head Start Teacher as needed to enter data and documentation into Child Plus and Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) assessment
- Ensures files are confidentially maintained and that a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio for each child, by supporting the Head Start Teacher in with weekly observations, examples of the child’s work, child individual/coping plan and child’s individual goals are kept up to date
- Completes training as stated by CHS policy HRD-P-022 – Training
Required Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Completion of the Preschool CDA credential or comparable credential
- A degree from an accredited college in a directly related field
- Experience working with young is preferred
Required Experience
- CDA required, within 1 year of hire
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 1 years of experience working directly with young children 3-5 years of age
- Maintain Infant Toddler CPR, First Aid and AED certification
- Provide proof of personal valid vehicle insurance
- Maintain Medical exam and TB Assessment
PREFERRED EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of Paycom platform, Child Plus, Creative Curriculum, DRDP and Head Start Performance standards
SHIFTS
- FT (35 hrs./wk)
- Mon-Fri: TBD
BENEFITS
- Competitive pay
- Benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, supplemental, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Credit Union, Gym Discounts, & Student Loan Forgiveness
EEO STATEMENT
Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.