Teacher

Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start/Early Head Start offers a small community experience for our students and staff. We strive to empower our community and our families through meaningful partnerships and education.

We are seeking aHead Start Teacher to work at one of our 4 centers located in Tuskegee and Macon County.

Are you ready to prepare our students for success?

ROLE SUMMARY: This position is responsible for employing curricula that is developmentally appropriate and meets the needs of preschool children, ages 3-5, from diverse backgrounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a closely related field. Must have (3) years’ experience in performing instructional activities with preschool children OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must meet criteria for background screening as required for child care licensing and federal regulations.

HOW TO BE AN A

• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Worked for a Head Start program previously

PERKS

• Comprehensive Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term/Long Term Disability & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Personal, Sick, & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Program

WHO WE ARE

Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start/Early Head Start needs resilient and caring educational professionals dedicated to our vision of empowerment. We build relationships with our students and parents to champion our students’ success for the future.

• Small class sizes
• Technology-driven (every teacher receives a tablet)
• Strong community support for education
• Opportunities for professional development
• Stable, supportive leadership
• Uniforms provided

At Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start/Ealy Head Start we C.A.R.E. about our children, our community, our family systems, and each other!

• Communication: We love to share knowledge and strive to create organizational awareness.
• Accountability: We strive to ensure we follow through no matter the task.
• Respect: We treat each other with unconditional kindness.
• Enthusiasm: We’re excited to come to work every day.

TUSKEGEE-MACON COUNTY HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.89 - $19.05 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tuskegee, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19