Headstart Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Provides instruction and supervision in a safe and healthy learning environment for Head Start children. Provides and coordinates education services; works in partnership with parents to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Encourages parent involvement in all aspects of the program. Schedules educational home visits and parent teacher conferences. Develops and implements classroom curriculum to provide learning opportunities for individual child goals, provides on-going assessment on progress and facilitates transition to kindergarten. Works toward compliance in all facets of Head Start and Pennsylvania Pre-Kindergarten program performance standards and regulations. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

REQUIRED:

·       Associates degree from an accredited college with an early childhood education major or related field required; or any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
·       2 years classroom experience
·       Experience working with low-income families desired. 
·       Prior to hiring, able to meet State ECE hiring requirements, including clear background checks, Bi-Annual physical examination, and negative TB test
·       College transcripts must be provided at the time of application or prior to job offer to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

 
PREFERRED: 

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in early childhood education or equivalent coursework.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Must have the demonstrated ability to direct the activities of others; provide training and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.