Head Start​/GSRP Teacher

Immediate Opening! Salary is negotiable and based on Experience!

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Responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, high-quality educational environment for program children and families while maintaining documentation of services provided.

The Head Start/GSRP Teacher- CDA reports to the designated Coach and Early Head Start/Head Start/GSRP Director.

(Works w/Lead Teacher in)

• Set up and maintain a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Complete and execute daily lesson plans based on individual children's needs that include all aspects of the High/Scope daily routine.
• Maintain program documentation on children and families.
• Support and encourage parent involvement through parent day activities, field trips, volunteer opportunities, conferences, and home visits.
• Document and communicate children's progress using the Child Observation Record (COR).
• Administer, score, and communicate the developmental assessment results within 45 days of each child entering the program.
• Observe and document children's activities and interactions through anecdotal notes.
• Work and communicate effectively as part of a team environment.
• Prepare, serve, clean up, and document meals as necessary.
• Document any contributions to the classroom (food, money, etc.).
• Attend meetings and program functions as assigned.
• Follow all Board of Education and Policy Council policies, local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Provides support to other positions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Start/GSRP Director or designee.
• Complete High/Scope training within the first school year of employment.

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• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood preferred (or commitment to obtain CDA credential within one year of hire).
• Experience working with young children

• Ability to apply current research and theoretical knowledge in a specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability in using MS Office Suite and e-mail.

• As mandated by the Office of Head Start, all staff must be fully vaccinated.