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EARLY HEAD START Teacher-Qualifies Public Service Loan Forgiveness; PSLF

Job in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, 29340, USA
Listing for: Piedmont Community Actions
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-29
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
  • Education / Teaching
    Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: EARLY HEAD START TEACHER-Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

PIEDMONT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
www.pcasp.org
P.O. Box 5374
300 S. Daniel Morgan Ave. Ste. A
Spartanburg, SC 29304
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EARLY HEAD START TEACHER

General Description:
The EHS teacher has primary responsibility for the appropriateness of the environment, the correctness and completeness of assessments, screenings, and children’s records and supervision of the EHS teacher assistant and/or caregiver.

Specific Duties:
The EHS teacher fulfills all duties and responsibilities as caregiver for children assigned to his/her caseload.

  • Supervises and implements all activities in the EHS environment.
  • Screens children using the designated screening assessment tools.
  • Plans, evaluates and individualizes designated curriculum.
  • Works with the EHS Manager to facilitate a smooth operation of the EHS program.
  • Shares responsibility for the professional development of the staff supervised.
  • Collaborates with parents and other EHS personnel to ensure children and parents have access to community resources.
  • Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
  • Must have the ability to communicate with a variety of people, work independently and maintain strict confidentiality of program data.
  • Must be cooperative and display a positive attitude toward others and work as a team with other staff members.
  • Must exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
  • Must follow all PCA Head Start policies and procedures.
  • Must be willing to do other tasks related to working with infants and toddlers.
  • Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implements approved curriculum to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
  • Is responsible for a small group of children as their primary care provider.
  • Sets up the physical environment which is conducive to infants and toddlers’ growth and development.
  • Is responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.
  • Is able to demonstrate orally and by role modeling a sound knowledge of child development.
  • Provides activities, support and information on a continuing basis that will enhance parents’ knowledge of child development and the different stages of development.
  • Conducts formal and informal screenings, assessment, and general daily observations of children.
  • Maintains accurate, up to date records and reports.
  • Works cooperatively with co-workers and parents in establishing and implementing individualized activities for children.
  • Serves as a role model at all times for parents, pregnant women and volunteers in the demonstration of appropriate interactions with young children.
  • Conducts parent contacts and home visits in accordance with the program goals and objectives.
  • Assists in transporting EHS children and families as needed.
  • Is responsible for maintaining current CPR, First Aid, TB screening and physicals as required by the program.
  • Assists with the recruitment and registration of program participants.
  • Maintains credentials for working in an Infant and Toddler program.
  • Acquires and maintains Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing.
  • Continues professional development with an emphasis on training related to the Early Head Start Performance Standards and child development milestones.
  • Participates in center based and agency sponsored staff meetings.
  • Supervises and evaluates the performance of the teacher assistant and/or child care providers.
  • Reviews, compiles and reports data related to screenings, assessments, referrals and daily observations.
  • Conducts home visits as required.
  • Participates in local, state and regional training opportunities.
  • Manages all aspects of planning, preparing and operating an EHS classroom.
  • Performs all duties necessary to maintain a quality program for infants, toddlers and pregnant women.
  • Promotes PCA EHS programs in the community.
  • Recruits volunteers for the program and recruit In-kind contributions.
  • Physical Demands Ability to:

  • Stand or sit for extended periods of time.
  • Lift children weighing up to forty-five (45) pounds.
  • Bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to maintain direct eye contact with children.
  • Sit on the floor and in preschool chairs.
  • Drive an agency vehicle or bus.
  • Walk and/or run quickly.
  • See and demonstrate eye hand dexterity.
  • Expectations and

    Qualifications:

  • Keep all personal information about children and families confidential.
  • Monitor and supervise parent/child activities.
  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by the EHS Manager/EHS Education Coordinator.
  • Educational Attainment: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 18 hours in early childhood.
  • Preferred experience with supervising an assistant.
  • Candidate should be in good health as confirmed by a physician’s statement with proof of being free of tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance.
  • Other: references.
  • Approved by Policy Council:
    January 12, 2010

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