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Head Start Teacher
Career Insights for Elementary and Secondary School Administrator (General)
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What they do
An Elementary and Secondary School Administrator supervises teachers, counselors, librarians and other school staff, manages a school budget and finances, provides instructional leadership and monitors progress toward local, state and federal educational standards. Directs student discipline and works with parents and community partners. May work in other school district administrative or professional positions such as school district superintendent.
$82,793 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Description Manage an attractive, warm and challenging learning environment for Head Start children, incorporating appropriate early intervention, learning and care activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children and families. Effectively implementing the MET Head Start education curriculum. Strong desire to succeed. Patient, able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative, and resourceful. Requirements Applicant will possess an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Science, Public Administration or a related field. Bachelor degree preferred or enrolled in one of these related fields. Head Start experience preferred. Detail and multi-task oriented. Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Must be able to cope with stress. Time spent in strenuous physical activity, lifting up to 50 lbs. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.