What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start: Teacher: Cornell position at Allegheny Intermediate Unit?
Job Title: Head Start Teacher
Job Overview:
A Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children (ages 3-5) that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The teacher ensures that the curriculum aligns with the Head Start Performance Standards, state regulations, and the program's goals.
Key Responsibilities:1. Classroom Management and Instruction:
2. Child Development and Assessment:
3. Parent and Family Engagement:
4. Classroom Environment:
5. Collaboration and Professional Development:
6. Compliance and Documentation:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field
- Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with 3 years experiences in an early childhood setting.
Experience:
- Prior experience teaching in an early childhood setting, preferably within a Head Start or similar program.
- Experience working with diverse families and communities.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of early childhood development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a classroom and address the needs of children with varying abilities.
- Proficiency in using assessment tools and classroom technology.
Additional Requirements:
1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
3. CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To: Education Specialist
Department: Early Childhood Education
Position Schedule: 205-day
Salary: $39,425.60 ($25.64/hour) (non-negotiable) (2024-2025)
Benefits: HSEA agreement
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, clearances, PDE Teaching Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.
Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.
Salary : $39,426
