What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Teacher - Estill Head Start Center position at Lowcountry Community Action Agency?
Lowcountry Community Action Agency, Inc. is now accepting applications for the position of Early Head Start Teacher.
General Description
Under the general supervision of the Head Start Director and direct supervision of the Center Director, the Early Head Start Teacher will fully implement the EHS program (federal and state requirements) including but not limited to providing a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers, engaging families in the program and ensuring all content area standards are met.
Supervise and teach an assigned group of infants and toddlers using developmentally appropriate practices. Prepare daily lesson plans including both indoor and outdoor activities that are individualized and based on the infants/toddlers own needs, interests and schedules; and include multicultural education materials and activities.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Ability to plan and execute course curriculum according to the prescribed program of providing enriching experiences for infants and toddlers enrolled in the Early Head Start Program.
- Ability to convey effectively to underprivileged children and their parents and to comprehend and decipher their needs.
- Ability to express and deal with subject matters clearly; ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to generate in-kind contribution and actively engage in recruitment and enrollment efforts.
- Must relate well with pregnant mothers, infants, and toddlers as well as families from all socioeconomic,
- racial, and ethnic groups.
- Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, parents and community resources.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethics with coworkers and families.
- Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, with two years of successful classroom experience or related field.
FRINGE BENEFITS
- Health Insurance
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Military Leave where appropriate
- Jury Duty or Court Leave Pay
- Retirement Plan
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.81 - $20.81 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Estill, SC 29918: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $21
