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 program’s goals. The position’s caseload and/or center location may be reassigned as needed for program operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of an assigned classroom in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including 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

• Frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• May be required to stand for long periods, climb or balance, 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

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 early childhood development
• Knowledge of PA Learning Standards for 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

Schedule

• Full-time, 193-day calendar position
• Days and hours of work: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (hours dependent on district needs)
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required
• Opportunity for additional days and hours during summer months as part of the Head Start Year-Round Program
• Travel or transport may be expected

Pay

Salary ranges from $33,718 to $38,069 depending on level of education.

Benefits

• Excellent employee benefit plan options
• PSERS pension plan