What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Classroom Teacher position at Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency?
Position: Head Start Classroom Teacher
Position Summary: The Head Start Classroom Teacher is responsible to plan, implement, and organize daily experiences for children. The Classroom Teacher is to promote parent involvement and maintain contact with families, and keep appropriate documentation regarding the progress of children, contact with families, and classroom activities. The Classroom Teacher will serve as a role model and mentor for the Classroom Assistant. The Classroom Teacher is responsible to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment. The Classroom Teacher shall function in a professional manner at all times and conduct activities to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable regulations.
Qualifications and Expectations:
- Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor/Associate Degree in a related field required.
- Minimum of one year experience working in an early childhood program required.
- Must be knowledgeable of Head Start Performance Standards and actively participate in the implementation and evaluation of program policies, activities and objectives to meet program requirements.
- Must have a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude.
- Must possess good organizational skills involving consistency, flexibility and structure.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, have an understanding and awareness of the needs of low-income families, and be sensitive to individual differences.
- Must have good physical and emotional stamina and the ability to lift / carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must work with all staff and families in a professional manner. Must be able and willing to accept and share additional responsibilities to achieve team goal.
- Must demonstrate an appropriate professional demeanor and appearance at all times.
Beginning Salary: Salary range is $17.51 to $21.60 per hour, based on education level. Salary is prorated for 12 months.
Work Schedule: 40 Hours per week / 40 weeks per year
Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.51 - $21.60 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
