Head Start Teacher – JJ Flynn Elementary

Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families.

Serve as lead or co-teacher for assigned program option site in an outcomes-oriented, team environment under the supervision of the Head Start County Supervisor. Ensure program compliance with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, Vermont Child Care Licensing regulations, the CVHS Active Supervision Protocol, as well as all other applicable regulations, best practices, and agency and program policies and procedures. Provide and maintain safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community!

40 hours/week, approximately 42 weeks/year (summer layoff). Rate of pay during first 60- working day probationary period is $23.73 – $28.08/hour; post probationary rate of pay is $24.07 – $28.76/hour.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field;
Vermont educator’s license with early childhood education endorsement preferred; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and recordkeeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation;

physical ability to carry out required tasks.