Head Start Teacher

Teacher

Be responsible for the classroom and implementing curriculum based on knowledge of families' and children's needs and interests. Work with parents to assure that the educational, health and social services needs of individual children and their families are met. Work with component coordinators to assure planning, organization, implementation and follow-through with comprehensive services. Teachers are free to use personal choices in teaching within the bounds of the Head Start Program curriculum, Performance Standards and best practices in early childhood care and education.

Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom. Utilize curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained. Ability to input accurate data. Must be able to work closely together with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children. Ability to communicate (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, families effectively and appropriately. Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies as these are considered of the utmost importance in working with community residents. Ability to manage time, energy and workspace well in order to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully. Ability to complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports. Ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of communicable diseases. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficient. Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems. Ability to casually present oneself. Accountability – Timely, Attendance. Team Oriented. Possess problem solving skills. Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings, etc. Performing duties requested by COO, Head Start Director and Agency Chief Executive Officer.

An associate's or bachelor's degree in: child development or early childhood education (ECE) with equivalent coursework to a major relating to ECE and experience teaching preschool children, or otherwise meet the requirements of section 648A(a)(3)(B) of the Act. Willingness to complete/continue trainings/certifications - Any other trainings/certifications deemed necessary. Must maintain certain certifications. Comply with all background checks required by the program. Valid Virginia Driver's Licenses may be required.