What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Instructor position at Delaware County Intermediate Unit?
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low-income children ages birth through five year olds. It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education.
The job of Head Start Program Instructor was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Minimum requirements:
Associates degree in Early Childhood Education;
Bachelor's Degree & PDE Early Childhood Certification preferred
Experience with pre-school population desired
Knowledge in Early Literacy
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
Able to work at centers within Delaware County
Able to work within a team concept
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to frequently lift twenty pounds
Basic computer skills
Salary : $37,142
