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Head Start Teacher
Location: Harrison Elementary School
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Year position
Pay: $22.52 per hour
Job Summary
The Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for children ages 3-5. This role involves implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. The Head Start Teacher maintains a positive classroom atmosphere, manages behavior, and ensures that all safety and health standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for preschool-aged children.
- Plan and implement lessons using Creative Curriculum and School Readiness Goals.
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Maintain active supervision and ensure classroom safety at all times.
- Complete lesson plans, assessments, observations, and required documentation accurately and on time.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding attendance, progress, and program activities.
- Conduct two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per family each school year.
- Use Conscious Discipline strategies to support positive behavior and individual needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant classroom environment.
- Participate in professional development, coaching, and classroom observations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), OR:
- Related degree with at least 26 ECE credits and two years of experience working with children ages 3-5, OR:
- Associate degree in ECE with commitment to begin progress toward a bachelor's degree within two years of hire.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool-aged children.
- Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Professional, respectful, and positive attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs., sit on the floor, and perform frequent movement.
- Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, dependable transportation, and willingness to transport families if needed.
Benefits Include:
- Medical Insurance (Employee, Child, or Family)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Plan
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Training and Continued Education Opportunities
- Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
Additional Information:
- All Cardinal Services locations are tobacco-free.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.
Application: To apply and learn more about Cardinal Services, visit their website at www.cardinalservices.org.