Teacher- Douglas Cherokee Head Start

Date: 10/8/2024

Program: Douglas Cherokee Head Start
Job Title: Teacher
Location: Hamblen County- Initial work site: Judson Hill Head Start

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time; 37.5 hours per week; 10 month

Salary Grade: $15.48 per hour- Associate’s Degree, $18.79 per hour- Bachelor’s Degree

Reports to: Area Coordinator, Curriculum & Assessment Manager, Head Start Director

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start Program serves 888 children ages 6 weeks-5 years in eight counties in East TN: Blount, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Monroe, Sevier and Union. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing outdoors in a safe setting. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Teacher position is Monday thru Friday, within the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Under the direction of the Curriculum & Assessment Manager, the teacher will plan educational, developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children. In addition, the teacher will perform specific related activities and services necessary to meet Social Services, Nutrition, Disabilities, and Parent Involvement component operation standards.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related degree
• Minimum of one year’s experience teaching preschool children

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Organizes classroom and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Observes, assesses, refers, and evaluates each child’s progress in assigned in classroom, and plans/implements classroom activities based on individual needs of the children to advance physical and intellectual competence.
• Promotes social and emotional development of children; maintains classroom discipline using positive guidance techniques.
• Supervises and interacts with children in all daily activities inside, outside, and on field trips.
• Makes home visits and/or holds parent-teacher conferences as required; assists with parent meetings; and maintains positive communication with staff, parents, and community participants regarding program activities and objectives.
• Records and maintains Head Start documentations and submits reports as required; attends meetings and required training.
• Demonstrates work habits which comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures and completes special assignments from supervisors or Head Start Director.
• Will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining indoor and outdoor premises on a daily basis (i.e. sweep, mop, clean bathroom, empty waste containers, and dispose of trash for pick-up). Pick up debris and other trash outdoors and keep area neat and attractive at all times.
• Will assume other duties as assigned by the Education Coordinator and the Head Start Director.
• Attends training & county staff meetings as scheduled on Head Start calendar.
• Welcome families to participate in their child’s learning activities in the classroom, at home, and in the community. Encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom to support their child and the program.
• Encourage parents, families, and community members to support our children and the program through gifts of time, goods, and/or monetary donations to ensure program local match (in-kind) as required to continue receiving federal funding.

WORK SITE: Hamblen County

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job can change at any time for any reason.
• Must have the ability to physically assist children at all times.
• Comply with all rules, policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Maintain confidentiality of family, child, and Agency information.
• Treat all people with respect and not discriminate in the provision of services or Agency business with regard to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
• Must complete First Aid and CPR training and keep updated.
• Must maintain documentation per licensing requirements.
• Must perform specific related activities necessary to meet Social Services, Nutrition, Disabilities, and Parent Involvement component operation standards.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must obtain a pre-employment physical and screen for communicable diseases
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR and keep updated.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle for job related duties (home visits, etc.)
• Must show proof (as necessary) of auto liability insurance.
• Demonstrate a willingness to continue professional development.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Must have the ability to lift children and to physically assist them as needed.
• Will frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children (20-60#).
• Required to stand up to 95% of the workday.
• Must be able to interact with children on the playground or in the classroom. Ex: run, jump, dance, physical exercise.
• Must be able to stoop and bend to interact with children on their level.
• Able to physically and mentally react immediately to unexpected circumstances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled.

To Apply: Send application and/or resume to: Human Resources Manager DCEA Head Start/Early Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Email applications to jobs@dceaheadstart.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.48 - $18.79 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19