Teacher, Preschool ​/ Daycare

Location:

HS-Rapides McKeithen, LA 521 McKeithen, Alexandria, LA 71303, USA

Position Title:

Head Start Teacher
Employee Type:
Full-Time Regular
Supervisor

Title:

Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion
Division:
Head Start, U.S. Programs

Save the Children is a worldwide human rights organization, working to create positive and irreversible change for children and the future we share. For over 100 years, we have fought for children’s rights – a healthy start in life, access to education, and a safe environment protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest‑to‑reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. When you join Save the Children, you’re creating a lasting impact for children and the communities they belong to.

The Head Start Teacher develops and implements individualized and group educational plans for preschool children, designed to promote social‑emotional, physical and cognitive growth appropriate to each child’s developmental stage. You will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a Head Start classroom, ensure legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and build strong partnerships with families to maintain the highest program quality.

You will report directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion, and may supervise Teacher Assistants while coordinating support from Program Aides and Volunteers. As a frontline representative, you must uphold Save the Children’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity and guarantee the safety and security of all children and families.

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities to promote all developmental areas and prepare children for school.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Build effective relationships with the organization, children, and their families.
• Maintain accurate records on paper and in designated online systems.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Plan, conduct, and document observations, assessments, and screenings; maintain a comprehensive portfolio assessment for each child.
• Keep the manager informed of important issues.
• Collaborate with Assistants, Aides and Volunteers to develop their classroom skills.
• Engage children during all activities, supervising continuously indoors and outdoors.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom and ensure it is safe.
• Provide a balanced program of child‑initiated and teacher‑directed activities for individual, small group and large group learning.
• Eat with and assist children during mealtime to teach social and self‑help skills.
• Meet children’s physical needs, including health and personal habits such as rest, oral hygiene, diapering and toilet habits.
• Engage parents in their child’s education by encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
• Create and maintain an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
• Plan and conduct conferences (minimum
  2) and home visits (minimum
  2) to keep parents informed on their child’s progress.
• Work with the Manager to develop and document progress on a professional development plan.
• Ensure the program complements Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Maintain alertness and implement active supervision to protect children’s safety.
• Mobilize and document matching‑in‑kind activities, goods and services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field with appropriate coursework; experience teaching preschool‑age children.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills; problem‑solving and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to follow directions, take initiative and work independently.
• Knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Sensitivity and ability to relate with children.
• Confidentiality with required information.
• Participat…