Find & Apply For Preschool / Childcare Teacher Jobs in Beckley, West Virginia

Title:

Early Head Start (EHS)/Child Care Partnership (CCP)

Teacher Salary:

$14.18-CDA/ACDS $15.63 AA $13.89 without CDA Qualifications

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) in infant and toddler or Apprentice for Child Development Specialist (ACDS).
• Early Head Start/Child Care knowledge/experience preferred.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Valid driver's license, dependable transportation with minimum automobile liability insurance.
• Pass drug screen and criminal background check. Supervisor
• Center Manager Job Duties
• Implement Infant and Toddler Plan in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing Regulations, RCCAA Policies and Procedures, and all other applicable regulations.
• Plan and implement weekly developmentally appropriate learning activities designed to support the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Creative Curriculum/TS Gold, IFSP goals and objectives. School Readiness goals, and program and Performance Standards.
• Ensure all classroom materials, equipment, and supplies are clean and safe.
• Participate in children facilitated intentional movement.
• Maintain and promote safe, healthy learning environment in- and out- doors.
• Administer developmental screening. Use on-going observation and documentation methods to assess children's progress, growth, and development.
• Use information from observations, assessments, parental input, etc. to individualize program activities for each child according to their developmental level.
• Consult Family Services staff regarding needs and services for children and families.
• Encourage and integrate parent participation into daily program activities; direct activities of classroom volunteers.
• Arrange and conduct at least two parent conferences and two home visits per year with parents/guardians of children.
• Maintain current, confidential files and records (portfolios, Teaching Strategies Gold,etc.) on all children in classroom.
• Adhere to established procedures necessary to ensure a minimum Average Daily Attendance rate of 85% of program participants.
• Act as bus monitor when necessary.
• Participate in recruitment activities.
• Prepare and submit all necessary reports in a timely fashion.
• Enter data (attendance, case notes, etc) in ChildPlus in timely and accurate fashion.
• Participate in employee performance evaluation and individualized professional development plan.
• Assist and participate in Advisory Council Meetings.
• Assist and participate in quarterly program staffing of children and families.
• Attend all meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, and conferences as requested by the supervisor.
• Ensure all purchase order, IT, and maintenance request are submitted in a timely manner.
• Work flexible hours when necessary, including days/hours required to meet the needs of the Child Care Partner.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Lift 50 lbs., and demonstrate ability to participate in mild to moderate activities with children.
• Receive and maintain standard First Aid/CPR certification.
• Receive bi-annual physical exam.
• Deal effectively with public.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and develop positive rapport and professional attitude towards parents and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and follow.
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Demonstrate ability to arrive to work on time.
• Ensure the Head Start Director is informed on pertinent issues.
• Perform all duties incidental to the position, and any other duties as assigned.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $19.13 per hour

Work Location:

In person