Head Start Teacher

Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
• Ensures every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.
• Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promotes the development of and ensure that English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English.
• Sets up and maintains a safe and healthy environment which supports the development and learning of preschool children while maintaining teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Ensures each child shows measurable progress towards learning outcomes/standards.
• Ensure parents, staff, and partners are knowledgeable regarding initial screening and ongoing assessment of child’s progress.
• Timely and accurately completes documentation and recordkeeping and ensures maintenance as required by applicable regulations.
• Promotes staff relationships which allow a climate conducive to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with children.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Skills

• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Ability to engage children in various learning experiences.
• Proficiency in completing required training and professional development.
• Ability to promote language development and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Ability to track and report on child progress.
• Excellent communication skills.

Education

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred).