Head Start Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We're seeking dynamic and dedicated early childhood professionals to join our Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start team! Take the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

As a Head Start team member, you'll enjoy:

classroom support including on-site coaching to help you succeed

cutting-edge technology to implement our curriculum and assessment tools

regular professional development to help you grow in your career

opportunities for advancement in the field of early childhood education

This is a 40-hour per week, 41-week-per-year position.

We're an equal opportunity employer.

What You'll Do

1. Create and maintain a secure, healthy learning environment that fosters growth and development.
2. Build trust with children and families by establishing a positive, nurturing atmosphere.
3. Welcome and support families as their child's primary educator, encouraging involvement and developing relationships between children and families; provide opportunities for families to participate in the curriculum beyond the classroom.
4. Plan and implement daily learning experiences that promote intellectual and physical development.
5. Ensure the completion of teaching responsibilities, including:
6. Conducting developmental and behavioral screenings on each child within 45 days of enrollment and ongoing observation and assessment throughout their participation.
7. Designing and delivering daily classroom activities (both teacher-initiated and child-initiated) tailored to individual needs and interests.
8. Completing four family visits annually, scheduling meetings at family convenience, with a goal of two home visits and two center visits each year. 

Requirements

In our Child Development program, a teacher should be prepared to:

1. Position themselves at eye level with children.
2. Demonstrate various motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full-body movements.
3. Respond promptly to situations requiring emergency intervention.
4. Provide physical support to children when necessary.
5. Comfort children exhibiting challenging behaviors.
6. Help children exit the classroom in the event of an emergency.
7. Occasionally withstand physical contact during exuberant play.

Nice To Haves

A positive attitude and high energy levels!

A sense of humor and ability to find the lighter side of situations

A commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth

Basic computer skills and comfort with technology

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance plans

  Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after 1 year

  Paid sick leave, holidays, and time off

  Agency Employee Assistance Program

  Staff wellness program

  Sign On Bonus Available

  Discounted childcare as space allows.