Head Start Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Head Start Teacher to provide a variety of educational activities at a program site for the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. Responsibilities include educational activity planning, teaching, and promotion of parent involvement in site activities.

Position Summary: Under general supervision the Head Start Teacher plans and conducts classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for Head Start children; performs classroom teaching duties; is responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children; provides direction for Head Start Associate Teachers, Substitutes and parent volunteers; and conducts home visits and promotes parent involvement in Head Start programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

1. Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education; OR
2. An Associate’s degree in a field related to ECE and possession of a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;

OR

1. A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any applicable field and possession of a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher as issued by the State of CA is required.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one (1) year of successful work experience as a Head Start Associate Teacher or one year of successful work experience in teaching young children in a comparable program.

Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C Driver’s License is required.

Who May and How To Apply: This is an OPEN examination. Open to the public, current employees, and employees eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion. A completed SETA application must be submitted by the deadline date. Copies of all degrees, permits, and credentials must be attached to the application.

Upon job offer individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, TB test, and background check, and provide copies of immunization records for MMR, TDAP and flu (or flu waiver).

SETA will not accept applications electronically submitted after the 5 p.m. deadline. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer