Teacher, Early Childhood Education

OPEN IN-HOUSE (5 DAYS)

JOB TITLE:

Teacher

DEPARTMENT:
Hualapai Head Start

SALARY: D.O.E.

OPENING DATE:
September 17, 2026

CLOSING DATE:
September 23, 2026

Under the direction of the Head Start Director, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children, in addition to part time classroom teacher duties which include:
Developing and implementing individual educational plans for children.

The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the staff person responsible for center supervision, teacher, bus driver, staff person responsible for transportation, kitchen staff and/or program managers/specialist/coordinators.

• Attends all required training and workshops to include but to limited to 15 hours of classroom focused professional development and methods that comply with applicable State and local laws for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable regulations and practices.
• Responsible for the weekly preparations of daily lesson plans, which includes objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom.
• Develops an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes).
• Documents daily child observations into TSG and meets the 3 check points for the year on every child.
• Required to have knowledge on Head Start curriculum (Creative, Second Steps and Hatch).
• Schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required and on an as-needed basis and document these events.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment for children that is positive, developmentally appropriate and experientially-based.
• Provide sufficient and appropriate outdoor time daily for children. Dress in clothing which is appropriate for outdoor activity and all weather conditions.
• Develops individual training plans for all staff supervised making it clear what is expected and what the time frame is for completions of short and long term goals.
• Contributes to the collection of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Performs other duties assigned

• An Associate degree in early childhood education;
• An associate degree in related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children; or
• A Baccalaureate degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education
• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.

• Ability to communicate both written and orally.
• Ability to follow directions from both written and oral instructions
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate with families and children in a positive and helpful manner.
• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from community.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

• Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, referral sources and the public.
• Ability to project professionalism in conducting daily activities.
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday
• Must be able to attend training and travel
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background investigations and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be able to pass or meet tribal insurance policy and procedures.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• 1 year experience of working with preschool aged children.

All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and Public Law 93-638, Section 7B.

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