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EHS Teachers
Summary
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). .
Responsibilities
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.
Experience Requirements
Early Head Start Teacher:
- Required: High School Diploma or GED and Infant/ Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. If CDA is not held at the time of hire, it must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
- Desired: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Early Childhood Development (ECD). Transcripts are required to validate educational requirements.
- Infant/Toddler (ages 0-2) 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.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet and e-mail.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a valid Missouri Driver's License and proof of insurance and must provide own vehicle for home visits.
- 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.
As part of our standard verification process, we request that you bring proof of your degree, such as your diploma or official transcript, if interviewed
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