Lead Teacher, Atlanta Head Start

Main office is in Linden, Texas. 304 E. Houston St.

MUST INTERVIEW IN LINDEN, TEXAS

Operate in a Head Start classroom teaching 3 and 4 year old pre-K students. If you love working with pre-K age children, then apply. Certified Teachers get considered first Paid 100% by Federal Funds Equal Opportunity Employer Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide children with a learning environment and varied experiences which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development toward the overall goal of social competence Responsible for a specific classroom of children; makes daily lesson plans and helps provide meaningful and appropriate experiences for the entire day using the principles of early childhood development; planning includes stories, music, science, mathematics, art, dramatic play, outdoor activities and a variety of other learning experiences Provide leadership and direction of teacher assistants and volunteers assigned to the classroom Assist children in establishing good health and hygiene habits through daily brushing of teeth, washing hands and faces, combing hair, and assisting with toileting Maintain children's daily attendance records Prepare teaching aids to supplement learning activities; keeps adequate inventory of supplies in the classroom for planned activities; cooperates with other staff in sharing supplies and equipment; becomes familiar with all equipment and its safe use in the campus Help children develop good eating habits by sitting at the table with them during mealtimes; conversing with them; and encouraging good table manners; teachers are to eat the same food as the children and to serve their plates after the students Other Duties Responsible to leave classroom in a condition to expedite the effort of the custodian; reports maintenance problems and needed supplies to Campus Director; assists with inventory Drive and/or ride vehicles in the morning and afternoon as indicated Responsible for the implementation of IEPs Participate in staff meetings, career development and professional activities; keeps informed of current research and development in the child care profession; aware of component areas in the Head Start Performance Standards Involve parents in the program by sharing with the parents in conferences (minimum twice yearly), during home visits (minimum of two yearly) and in other meetings with parents Maintain current student's individual records and other documents Be prepared to supervise the actions of the campus in the absence of the Campus Director Mentor Head Start Teaching Staff, including, but not limited to classroom observation, training and assessment of classroom activities Participate on Interview Panel for Head Start Teaching Staff Contribute to the team effort by completing other duties as indicated Qualifications Bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field required Strong organizational skills required Management/supervisory experience Mentoring Skills Computer literate Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding childcare/education

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.65 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person