Head Start Teacher

overview

examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill two (2) current west jefferson vacancies in the department of jefferson community action programs - head start. This employment list will also be used for future east and west jefferson vacancies in this department as they occur.

note: for this position, 22 pay periods of the year will be 40-hour work weeks. 4 pay periods (2 pay periods at beginning of fiscal year and 2 pay periods at fiscal year-end) will be 35-hour work weeks. Non-exempt from overtime compensation. May be required to adjust schedule to include occasional different starting and stopping times based upon the needs of the service.

May require occasional evening and weekend work. Will be required to work whatever hours are necessary to satisfactorily perform the duties and demands of the position.

• plan, organize, and coordinate with appropriate staff the daily and weekly classroom activities to ensure the 8 domains of education, social emotional, medical, and nutritional requirements (including lunch count, special dietary needs folder) of the head start program are met.
• instruct and interact with pre-school age children in all center activities and join them at mealtime.
• monitor each child s health/hygiene and ensure steps are taken to correct problem areas.
• supervise and direct the activities of the assistant teacher and assigned child care workers in all phases of the daily program.
• evaluate and provide for the continual learning of the assistant, supplemented with frequent appropriate conferences.
• request and secure all equipment/supplies for the daily activities, and maintain center/classroom facilities in safe, clean and proper order.
• maintain proper pre-logs and reports on all equipment and supplies and participate in home visits, evaluations, assessments and parent-teacher conferences.
• position requires driving of a personal vehicle; possession of a valid driver s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

• applicants proficient in english and spanish (i.e., fluent in both languages) are encouraged to apply.
• possession of a bachelor s degree (b.a./b.s.) or higher from an accredited college in early childhood education (ece) or in an equivalent education major focusing on care and development of preschool children (ages 3 to
  5).
• or possession of a bachelor s degree in any subject with at least 18 credit hours related to ece, plus at least 6 months of experience in an early childhood setting with preschool children (ages 3 to
  5).
• note: coursework related to ece may be from various departments, but must address early childhood education or child development with a focus on 3 to 5 year olds. Work experience includes paid or unpaid experience, internship in a childcare center, and practicum or student teaching experience.
• must be able to pass a state background check with no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions relevant to work performed in this classification. Any conviction listed in the louisiana child protection act (louisiana r.s. 15:587.1) is disqualifying unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.

(entrance and promotional)

• the examination will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%.
• applicants must provide complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience, including a detailed description of work experience, names and addresses of all previous employers, and dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. The personnel department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience credited.

job posting no. 6701-11r
date: 10/19/07
amended: 06/23/23
re-opened: 08/15/25