K4 Teacher

Preschool Teacher (K-4)

Job Location:

Harlan, KY 40829

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor of Arts/Science

Salary Range: $13.00 - $18.00 hourly

Travel Percentage:
Occasionally

The Preschool Teacher (K-4) will work within a Public School System to promote learning within the approved curriculum for children 3-5 years old, supervise Teacher Aides and Classroom Assistants.

• Acquire knowledge of and implement the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Promote school readiness for all children.
• Have an understanding of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Work cooperatively with other Child Development staff in the planning, integration, and implementation of EHS/HS program services for children 3 to 5 years of age.
• Become competent in the use of designated computer programs, and use them properly in the operations of the Child Development Program.
• Compile designated reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in the annual program self-assessment process.
• Gain a working knowledge of all programs operated by KCEOC for the purpose of providing information, making referrals and the delivery of integrated services to clients.
• Preserve the privacy of all children and families enrolled in KCEOC’s Child Development Program by maintaining confidentiality and security of all family information.
• Generate an appropriate amount of non-federal share (in-kind) that is reasonable and necessary for the operation of the Child Development Program.
• Obtain the annual required number of Child Development training hours per local, state and federal regulations through KCEOC’s Pre-service Training.
• Maintain certification by a recognized source such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross in CPR and First Aid Safety.
• Assure that educational component’s goals and objectives are met in classroom activities.
• Supervise the teacher aide at the assigned center and provide instruction to help attain educational goals.
• Develop lesson plans, updating and revising them based on the children’s individual education plans.
• Actively participate and offer suggestions in conferences, staff meetings, trainings, and recruitment activities.
• Be responsive to the challenge of providing integrated comprehensive services.
• Work cooperatively with Family Child Advocates in assessing and meeting the needs of enrolled children and their families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Encourage parent participation in their child’s development and educational experiences.
• Be responsive to children with special needs and disabling conditions; work cooperatively with the Disability Manager and other staff in addressing special needs and implementing individual education plans.
• Meet all requirements of the Kentucky Department of Education and the school system in which they are teaching.
• Maintain individual, comprehensive charts for every enrolled child and ensure all required documentation is kept at all times.
• Observe children and enter anecdotal notes and developmental assessment information into the computerized assessment program in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Head Start Program Performance Standards
• KCEOC Child Development Policies and Procedures
• KCEOC Personnel Policies and Procedures
• KCEOC Financial Policies and Procedures
• KCEOC Travel Policy and Procedures
• KCEOC Facility Security and Emergency Procedures
• State Fire Marshall Rules
• CACFP Rules and Regulations

• Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education or a provisional certificate with intent to pursue the IECE.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.