Careers

Earned 2023 Great Place to Work Certification

• Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with 18 related credit hours in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
•  Previous classroom experience teaching preschool children or EC - 4.
•  Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills & be able to interact professionally with adults.
•  Have working knowledge of human behavior and have expressive and receptive language abilities.
•  Ability to incorporate creativity with learning experiences.
•  Computer proficiency required. Enjoy daily contact with children.
•  Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and a complete background check every 24 months.

•  Must be able to walk at a fast pace for extended periods of time.
•  Participate and incorporate brisk ten (10) minute walks with children into daily routine/lesson plans.
•  Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
•  Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
•  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
•  Must be able frequently to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop multiple times per day.
  
•  Must be able to sit on the floor and interact with small children.
•  Must be able to perform physical activities with children.
•  Must be able to monitor children’s safety in all activities.

• Plan and implement daily learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical growth and development of children to improve readiness for school;
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment;
• Include activities that support the social and emotional development of children;
• Utilize a predetermined curriculum and incorporate the Head Start content areas of health, nutrition and parent involvement.
• Constantly observe children and maintain child assessment records.
• Develop activities and use technology to promote creative expression.
• Implement indoor & outdoor activities that encourage and promote physical development.
• Provide learning experiences that promote cognitive development.
• Incorporate activities that promote language and communication development.
• Establish and maintain positive ongoing communications with each child and their family through home visits and parent conferences as required.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of IDP and resource materials.
• Supervise and guide children during mealtime, hand washing, toileting, rest periods, and play activities.
• Instruct, direct and observe teacher assistants and volunteers in classroom activities.
• Conduct all responsibilities as required under Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Minimum standards
• Participate in staff development activities, in-service training and workshops to meet training requirements and to achieve mastery of core competencies.
• Ensure that children’s work/play areas are maintained in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition.
• Other related duties as assigned.