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"CSA empowers individuals to become self-sufficient through advocacy, results based programs and community partnerships in Northern Nevada." Does our mission statement resonate with you? Do you like to nourish children and families? If so, you should be working in our Head Start program. We are looking for a few passionate Teachers to join our team.
Job Summary:
Designs and implements a comprehensive program to meet the educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children within the Head Start Program in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and child care licensing requirements.
- Implements lesson plans utilizing individualized techniques that follow Creative Curriculum guidelines.
- Guides and facilitates preschool activities in the classroom that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate to include circle time, meal time, outdoor time, small group, large group, rest period, and hygiene/toileting activities.
- Assists in implementing children’s I.E.P.s (Individualized Education Plan) and promotes a quality inclusive environment for the children.
- Effectively mentors and works with the Teacher Assistant and Program Support Specialist to use and develop their skills and abilities in carrying out classroom activities.
- Works cooperatively with the Child and Family Specialist and Enrollment staff to provide support services to the family and to promote the child’s attendance and participation in the Program.
- Conducts performance evaluations after each employee’s six month introductory period and yearly thereafter.
- Documents children’s progress through ongoing observations and direct assessment activities to include performing formal assessments on children three times per year and conducting developmental screenings within 45 days of entry into the program.
- Attends staff trainings and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested.
- Fosters effective and collaborative relationships with coworkers, parents, volunteers and children in the classroom.
- Conducts two parent-teacher conferences and two home visits annually to discuss the child’s individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations.
- Updates and maintains organized and accurate records of children’s files, including individualized learning plans, developmental assessments, attendance records, classroom lesson plans, and monthly classroom activities.
- Ensures that classroom equipment, furniture, materials and supplies are properly maintained and stored in a safe manner.
- Performs other tasks and duties as required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of childhood development services.
- Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Capacity and empathy to work with a diverse population, low income families and children, including those with disabilities.
- Ability to travel to Program and home sites.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry applications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education or a related degree that includes seven Early Childhood Education classes and one year of related experience in a pre-school and/or kindergarten teaching environment.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or University with a major in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s degree with eight Early Childhood Education Classes with two years of full-time teaching experience in a preschool and/or kindergarten setting, and familiarity with a non-profit program; preferably a Head Start or related pre-school program.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Sheriff’s Card, TB Test Results, Health Verification, CPR & First Aid, Infectious Disease & Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse & Neglect, Nevada Registry, Valid Nevada Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, carry, push, and pull; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; ability to climb and balance; ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception; must have ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
*CSA is an equal employment opportunity employer.
