Early Head Start Teacher; Toddler

Position:

Teacher

Early Head Start, Kearney – Toddler Room (18m to 3yrs)

The Teacher is responsible for direct contact with toddlers in the classroom, providing developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis, challenging them at their level, and encouraging success for all students. The Teacher also provides through experiences and opportunities the ability for children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, skills and creativity.

• Provide experiences and opportunities, the ability for children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem‑solving, skills and creativity, as well as a sense of self and feeling of belonging to the group.
• Ensure implementation of curriculum which includes active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure initial and mid-year home visits, along with two parent/staff conferences are complete.
• Ensure classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.
• Ensure implementation of oral health practices.
• Be actively engaged in all Early Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

• Track daily attendance.
• Ensure completion of developmental and social emotional screenings.
• Ensure speech screenings and child growth assessments are completed.
• Ensure the playground is a safe environment.
• Attend annual center open house.
• Assist with updating center inventory annually.
  
  Education Requirements:
  • Minimum requirement is a Child Development Associate (CDA).
  • Individuals who have a minimum of a High School Diploma and commit to obtaining a CDA may be considered.
  • Additional compensation is available for candidates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
  Required Skills:
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Early Head Start families, other agency employees and the general public.
  • Ability to provide leadership to classroom staff, parents/guardians and classroom volunteers.
  • Model appropriate and professional behavior.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  Schedule/
  
  Hours:

  40 hours per week. This position is scheduled for the full year. Scheduled hours are generally between 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday. There may be occasional afternoon events, which are scheduled in advance.

  Pay Rate:

  $16.12 - $25.00 per hour. Starting wage will depend on education and experience. Individuals who have a minimum of a High School Diploma and commit to obtaining a CDA would start as a Teacher Assistant at an entry wage of $16.12. Additional compensation is available once the CDA process begins and is completed.

  Benefits:

  Agency benefits provided include paid holidays, PTO, short‑term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits available include health, dental, vision, cancer/critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and voluntary life insurance, as well as retirement and flexible spending account.