Description

Job Title: Head Start Teacher

Job Type: Full-time

Location: North Port, FL

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Head Start Teacher to join our team. As a Head Start Teacher, you will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children aged 3-5 years old. You will work collaboratively with other teachers and staff to ensure that all children receive high-quality education and care.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters children's self-esteem and encourages their curiosity and creativity
• Conduct ongoing assessments of children's progress and use the results to plan and adjust instruction as needed
• Communicate regularly with parents and families to keep them informed about their child's progress and to involve them in their child's learning
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure that all children's needs are met and that the program goals are achieved
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children's attendance, progress, and other important information
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance your knowledge and skills as a Head Start Teacher

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or Associate's degree and willing to enroll/attend coursework to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with young children in a classroom setting, preferred
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices
• Ability to create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Must pass a background check and drug screening

If you are passionate about working with young children and are committed to providing high-quality education and care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Head Start Teacher.

Children First is an equal opportunity employer and offers a robust salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• ­Variability in temperature, environment and noise
• ­Potential sensory response associated with toileting and/or children who are ill
• ­Contact with children who are ill and/or possibly contagious
• Contact with chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment and facility 
• ­Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record – proof of auto insurance within agency limits, or access to transportation
• ­Immediate/continued enrollment in the Criminal History Registry-Child Care Division
• ­Current Health Appraisal, updated every two (2) years
• Certification in First Aid and Adult, Infant and Child CPR 
• ­Lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.
• ­Kneels, stoops, bends, reaches and sits on floor to attend to children’s needs
• ­Sitting, for working at keyboard and desk, standing, driving for home and site visits
• ­Moves quickly in response to active children in need of redirection to protect their and others safety
• ­Uses manual dexterity, reaches with hands and arms, stretches, and talks or hears
• Responds both physically and mentally to emergency or crisis situations