Head Start Teacher

Posted Date: June 10, 2020
Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Event Location: OPENINGS AT MANY CENTERS
Contact Email: HR@DAEOC.COM

Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively, provide leadership, and be able to work with the public and organizations to present Head Start values and programs effectively. The applicant must have an AA degree in Early Childhood and/or Child Development, along with teaching experience in a licensed daycare, or preschool, and experience working with children 3 to 5 years of age. A BS degree in Early Childhood is preferred. Applicant must submit college transcripts and have a valid Missouri driver’s license transportation and insurance.

Position Purpose:  To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the Head Start/Early Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips).  Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. The Teacher will coordinate and implement curriculum designed to promote Head Start/Early Head Start School Readiness goals for children to facilitate transition into kindergarten.  Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Educational requirements: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre K) or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre K) or an Associate’s Degree or higher that includes coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education. Transcripts are required to validate educational requirements.

  • Pre-school (ages 3-5) (for Head Start position) and Infant/Toddler (for Early Head Start position) classroom teaching experience is required, two years is preferred. Experience should include the ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable.

  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet and e-mail.

  • Must have a valid Missouri Driver's License.

  • Within 30 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified.

  • A completed physical is required at hire and will be updated annually.

  • At time of hire must be currently enrolled in Child Care Division-Central Background Registry and must renew every two years.

Benefits:

  • 14 paid holidays

  • Paid Sick Leave

  • Paid Personal Days

  • 100% Employer Subsidized Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

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