Pre-School Teacher

Head Start program year position requires minimum of an Associates or in higher degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (18 credits or more in ECE) with pre-school Teaching experience. BA and P-3 or Nursery certifications preferred.

• Educates children ages 3 – 5 years old.
• Delivers program services regarding child development and education through individual classroom management and parent involvement.
• Actively supervises children by leading gross motor activities and participating in walking field trips to surrounding neighborhoods, parks, local library, etc.
• Stands and walks about observing and interacting with children at play, facilitating learning and ensuring safety of children in care.
• Stoops, crawls, kneels and bends in order to speak to children at their eye level, to play with them, to pick up toys and equipment on the floor.
• Implements health policies by observing children on a daily basis for health concerns, washing hands, brushing teeth, intervening with toileting accidents, disinfecting materials and equipment, and keeping classroom clean and orderly.

Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 401k plans. Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.  Requires Fingerprint and CARI Clearances as well