Head Start Teacher-Iron County

The Head Start teacher, along with their teaching team, is responsible for classroom operation including individualized planning and implementation for students, maintaining a safe classroom environment and engaging appropriate behavior management strategies. Supervises a class of up to 20, 3 to 5 year old children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day set up of classroom and planning and implementing curriculum including individualizing for children, monitoring development and ensuring accurate data is collected.

• Provide a positive classroom environment through building relationships, implementing age-appropriate expectations and allowing for child-directed opportunities.

• Demonstrate and model good health, nutrition, safety and behavior management practices.

• Maintains accurate classroom inventory and regularly cleans and disinfects classroom and playground area.

• Attend required training and implement practices, procedures and expectations.

Additional Duties:

• Support parents/guardians in their role as primary educator of their child through an engaging relationship. Conduct at least two parent-teacher conferences and home visits each year. Ensure screenings, assessments and evaluations are completed and review with parents.

• Coordinate with family advocate on parent meetings, attends and presents classroom updates and training.

• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree required.

• Early childhood experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Experiences with google suite, zoom and general computer knowledge.

Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for 3 professional references

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