Head Start Teacher

**In order to be considered for this position all applicants MUST apply and submit an application at www.wacog/careers**

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the Program Standards of Conduct.

Plan and facilitate comprehensive and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the children.

Develop weekly lesson plans that include individualized activities for each child in a timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a monthly basis.

Prepare and maintain accurate records including ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information.

Conduct developmental screenings and ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for children with suspected disabilities.

Attend parent/teacher conferences; drive to family homes for home visits and screenings on a regular basis.

Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files to include MTS and ChildPlus.

Other duties as assigned or required of the position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance.

- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

- Ability to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children

- Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment

- Ability to support the social and emotional development of children

- Knowledge to be able to encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families

- Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry

- Ability to verbally communicate, instruct, read, and write in the English language

- Ability to form and maintain professional and productive relationships

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently:

OPTION ONE:

Associate’s degree in child development or early childhood education

OPTION TWO:

Associate’s degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major (18 credit hours) relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children

Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently:

18 years of age, and

Six months of child care experience, and

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, or at least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education

Four years experience working in early childhood education and with federal grants.

EOE/ADA

**In order to be considered for this position all applicants MUST apply and submit an application at www.wacog/careers**'
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations