Head Start Center Teacher

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Head Start Center Teacher

Posting Number

NFE02515P

Department

USD-Head Start

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

USD Head Start is seeking a Center Teacher for a preschool classroom in Vermillion. This position will work with 16 children ages 3-5 in a preschool classroom setting. This is a 10 month (August 1 - May 31st), 32 hours a week position.

Qualifications & Experience : BA degree in early childhood education, education with early childhood endorsement, special education with early childhood and experience with young children is preferred.

This position is eligible for the full state of SD benefits package with includes health insurance, paid annual and sick leave, matching contribution to the SDRS and paid holidays.

Posting Date

10 / 25 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date

11 / 08 / 2024

Advertised Salary

commensurate with qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term

9.5 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

Work Hours

9 : 30 - 4 : 00 Monday - Friday with 1 / 2 hr unpaid lunch

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

Other

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Pass background check.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Head Start provides free health, education and development services to families with young children. A federally funded program, we work with families to recognize their unique characteristics, cultural values and strengths, and offer services like :

• Individualized learning
• Vision, hearing and developmental screenings
• Nutritious meals and snacks
• Health services
• Parent education
• Community resource information

We offer services in Clay, Lincoln, Turner and Union counties. These services are available in-home or at one of our local centers and some are offered on a full-day, year-round basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing / Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Other

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following federal Head Start Performance Standards

Physical Requirements

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Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Pushing / Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Describe any of the conditions selected

Position must be able to engage and supervise children ages 3-5 in multiple learning environments.

Sensory Requirements

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Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Biohazard, Changes of Temperature, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood / Body Fluids, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking / Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc)

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Exposure to common childhood illnesses and supervision of children in indoor and outdoor environments; assist children with toileting as needed; care of injuries to children.

Working Environment

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Classroom Environment

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

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