Head Start Teacher

Join the Bucks IU and be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, a PSERS pension plan, and a flexible school calendar work schedule.

About the Role

The Teacher plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities, makes social service referrals, and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The Teacher works in collaboration with other Head Start team members to support the goals of the program. The position caseload and/or center location may be reassigned as deemed necessary for program operations. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and on-site presence
• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of assigned classroom in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Plans for and delivers high-quality instruction designed to meet individual student needs
• Actively supervises children at all times
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of child development
• Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with all stakeholders (children, families, colleagues, administrators, community)
• Commits to ongoing professional learning
• Implements high-quality formative and summative assessment techniques
• Creates a community of learners resulting in a positive classroom culture
• Engages families in their child’s instructional program
• Seeks outside resources to support students and their families

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• May be required to stand for long periods, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Schedule

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position offers the opportunity for additional days and hours during the summer months, in addition to the 10-month, 190-day calendar.

Pay

The salary for this role ranges from $33,718 to $38,069 depending on level of education.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required
• Bachelor’s Degree or PA teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education or a related field is beneficial
• Knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development
• Knowledge of PA Learning Standards of Early Childhood
• Knowledge of various service resources in the community
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements
• Knowledge of local resources, languages, and customs
• Required PA clearances dated no more than one year prior to employment start date