Head Start Infant​/Toddler Teacher

Job Details

Job Location: Newport Head Start - Newport, KY 41071
Position Type: Full Time
Position Title: EHS INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER

Reports To: Site Administrator

Hourly Wage: $ (FSLA Classification: Non-Exempt), $17.01 to $20.73 (Hourly rate)

Sign On Bonus: $1000

Operate in compliance with policies and procedures established by NKCAC Head Start and federal program standards to promote and provide quality service delivery to children, families, and the community.

• Work cooperatively with all components of the program.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and clients.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in annual self‑assessment.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Follow established child abuse reporting requirements.
• Assist in recruiting and training parent and community volunteers.
• Assist in securing in‑kind donations to match the required non‑Federal share amount for the program year.
• Perform any other work‑related task deemed necessary by the direct supervisor.
• Oversee all record‑keeping pertaining to children and the classroom.
• Assist in coordinating curriculum development, classroom management, and teaching training program.
• Gear the program to the needs of the individual child with concerns for the child’s interests, disabilities, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Assist in planning and completing weekly lesson plans for the classroom.
• Assist in diapering, toileting, and hand washing of children.
• Help each child to become aware of his/her role as an integral member of a group.
• Assist in planning the arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Share responsibility with other classroom teachers to complete housekeeping responsibilities (wash toys, straighten shelves, clean shelves, etc.) on a weekly basis.
• Assist in scheduling and conducting Parent/Teacher Conferences 2 times a year.
• Complete two home visits a year with the child and family/guardian.
• Complete the required assessments and screenings within the appropriate time frames to meet requirements.
• Understand and have a working knowledge of Teaching Strategies Gold, Child Plus, and complete online assessment.
• Provide education and support services to families.
• Assure compliance with all program and grant requirements.

• Prefer a minimum of an Associate degree in a related field with a minimum of three years of program experience, or a BA Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Relevant experience with infant/toddler children or related background.
• Capacity to problem‑solve, handle a crisis, and work with families and children of various cultures from low‑income backgrounds.
• Experience in teaching young children in a Head Start classroom and/or similar environment.
• Ability to work with people of diverse and varying socio‑economic backgrounds.

• Must have ability to stand/walk/run after young children 100% of the time.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. up to 80% of the time.

Equal Opportunity: NKCAC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We strongly encourage people of Color, people with disabilities, women, bilingual people, and former or current recipients of public assistance to apply for available positions.

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