What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher (Full Year) position at Tri-County Opportunities Council Head Start?
Agency Name: Tri-County Opportunities Council
Program Name: Early Head Start/Head Start Program
Job Title: Lead Teacher
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Status: 40 Hrs./week, Part-Year Position, Non-Exempt
Educational Requirements: Preferred Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related degree with at least 21 credit hours in ECE. Previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting is desired. If noted requirements are not met, we will discuss individual qualifications.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
- Not essential but may be required as needed; sufficient strength and flexibility (ability to stoop, bend, twist, etc.) to frequently bend down to a child’s level, sit on the floor with them, stand for prolonged periods of time, respond to a child’s quick and frequent movements and when necessary lift a child, must have manual dexterity
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Must have the ability to safely enter and exit the center and family’s home
- Must pass a general physical examination and TB screening at the time of hire and every two years thereafter.
- Employment in this position is contingent on cleared criminal background check, clear background check as per the Department of Children & Family Services Licensing Standards and Policy Council approval
- Effective and Responsive Interpersonal skills
- Anticipate happenings and problem solve solutions
- Technology Proficient
- Ability to manage time and multitask
- Adaptable
- Innovative Change Agent
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Duties: Alongside an Assistant Teacher, the Head Start Teacher will provide a safe, supportive, inclusive environment for children between 3 and 5 to grow, learn and develop. Collaborate with and support program families, engage in the community, and offer children, families, staff, and volunteers a safe space.
Tri-County Opportunities Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.74 - $22.92 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Streator, IL 61364 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Streator, IL 61364: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23