Teacher I

About Us

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve children's readiness for school.
• Ensure there is a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Build effective relationships within the organization, the children, and their families.
• Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems, while ensuring confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Plan, conduct, and document observations, assessments, and screenings.
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments.
• Work with the Assistant Teacher, Program Aides, and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
• Engage with children during all activities throughout the day and provide constant supervision to ensure a safe environment.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom and ensure its safety.
• Provide a balanced program of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities, including individual, small group, and large group learning activities.
• Eat with and assist children during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
• Ensure the physical needs of children are met, assisting with health and personal habits such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering, and toilet habits.
• Create ways to engage parents in their children's education, including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
• Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
• Plan and conduct a minimum of two conferences and two home visits per year (or more as needed) to inform parents/caregivers about their child’s progress.
• Work with the Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document progress on professional development plans; actively engage in professional development activities.
• Work closely with management to ensure the program complies with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness to protect children’s safety by implementing active supervision techniques.
• Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods, and services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related degree with early childhood equivalent coursework.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; problem-solving and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Proven ability to relate sensitively to children and maintain confidentiality.
• Must participate in professional development training, including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS.

Additional Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 5-10 pounds constantly.
• Activities include sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Repetitive motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use.
• Clear pre-employment background check, including criminal records, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry if required).
• Pass all state and local health requirements post-job offer and prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with Save the Children policies for operating motor vehicles, if required.
• Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families).
• If in North Carolina, holding a Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 10 days winter break, 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Competitive health care, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company matching contributions if enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care options.
• Agency-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D).
• Parental/adoption and fertility benefits.
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year).
• Wellness benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships.
• Certification and tuition assistance.