Early Childhood Education Teacher (ECE)

Health insurance
Training & development
Dental insurance
No Nights or Weekends
15 Paid Holidays
Paid Education (Upon Approval)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Working cooperatively with other agencies, we are an advocate for those who might not otherwise have a voice in the community. We are dedicated to providing services to help those in need achieve a better, more productive life.

To empower children, families, and seniors to achieve and maintain independence by partnering with area organizations to provide education, nutrition, and community support.

A healthy, educated community in which all people live independently and with dignity.

The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for planning and organizing a teaching environment by implementing curriculum and developing lesson plans for children 0 to 3. The position reports to the Center Director and operates under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion and initiative.

adhere to all safety policies in alignment with Head Start/Day Care licensing standards.
Coordinate, schedule and complete parent-teacher conferences and individual home visits with co-Teacher.
Assess and document the health and behaviors of children.
Plan, prepare and present daily instructional activities/lesson plans coordinating with co-teacher, Center Director, Program Coordinators and/or parents/guardians.
Assist with implementing an individualized curriculum for all children including IEP/IFSP goals.
Conduct individualized activities to meet the needs of each child as planned
Organize time and materials to effectively manage classroom, attend meetings and complete required reports/documentation.
Integrate activities from all content areas into the classroom
Complete children's observations; Provide customer service in reception, greet and direct visitors at the site as needed.
Review weekly lesson plans with Education Coordinator (CSS Instructional Coach) securing appropriate approvals.
Follow step-by-step activities as outlined in content area plans and policies and procedures.
Maintain and protect confidential information pertaining to staff, students and families.
Complete child observations; Maintain custodial duties in classroom and Head Start Center.
Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
Ability to assess the health and behaviors of children by sight and sound.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies.
Education and Training
High school diploma or GED.

Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications
Current Child Development Certificate

F Hearing/Talking/Listening-communicate with employees and others, answer the telephone, participate in meetings, give presentations
F Fine Dexterity-operate computer, calculator, to write, mouse, projector tools
F Sitting-performing work at desk, while reading, writing, in meetings, driving, riding in vehicle to sites and meetings
O Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling-plug in equipment, when connecting PC components, plugging in cords, open lower desk drawers
F Walking-from vehicle to site, area to area, to copier
F Grasping/Holding-holding binders, phones, tablet, work resources
F Vision-to drive and assist individuals in medical need
F Driving -scheduled & unscheduled trips to and from meetings and sites
F Reaching-to answer phone, reach files, reports, plug in laptop