Teacher Head Start

POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc: Torrington Learning Center is now scheduling interviews for a Teacher Head Start This is a full-time salaried position with a base hourly rate of $21.98. We offer a full benefits package, no weekends, most major holidays off as well as an extended winter holiday break.   For more information, please contact the Center Director Deb at dgrandy@wyomingchild.org or call 307-532-7068.   For more details on the job description or to submit an application, please visit: www.wyomingchild.org. ." Application Deadline: 12-16-2024. We look forward to visiting with you! “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Job Summary:

To provide a developmentally appropriate early childhood education program which will facilitate the growth of children toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to work well with 3 - 5 year old children and their families, including those with special needs and those that speak languages other than English.
• Must be well organized and able to problem solve.
• Must have the interpersonal skills necessary to work with diverse families, community groups and staff.
• Must possess proper stress management techniques.
• Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.
• English/Spanish Bilingual preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Prefer a Baccalaureate or advanced degree or a minimum Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education preferred. Wyoming Child & Family will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If the Teacher does not meet the afore mentioned qualifications, he or she will need to submit an Education Plan for approval, by the Executive Director or his/her designee, detailing the plan to obtain a degree/endorsement in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
• Be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.
• Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
• Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
• Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
• Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
• Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.

Transportation staff must:

• Able to tolerate possible exposure to biohazards, i.e., body fluids, etc.
• Ability to recognize mechanical problems that would require stopping of bus to prevent damage or potential accident while driving.
• Able to read gauges on dash of bus and recognize indicator of problems.
• Able to tolerate possible gas and diesel fumes.
• Able to tolerate dust and gravel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,349.43 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,349