Head Start Teacher
Job in
Ellsinore, Carter County, Missouri, 63937, USA
Listing for:
SCMCAA
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support
-
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: EllsinorePOSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
: HS Teacher
SALARY RANGE
: 8
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO
:
Education Manager
Professional Development Manager
Site Supervisor
SUPERVISES
:
Classroom staff
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring the fiscal, physical and operational aspects of a Head Start Center. This responsibility includes setting up classrooms and developing and implementing educational programs. The Head Start Teacher will work with the Head Start Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for the children in accordance with all state and local laws and Head Start transportation guidelines.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for direction of classroom activities, health, safety and well-being of the children during time in the Head Start program.Assist in developing the overall curriculum.Develop weekly lesson plans outlining daily classroom activities and individual plans to meet children's needs within the curriculum.Help administer required health-related screening to children, document results.Administer developmental screening to each child, document results.Assess each child’s ongoing development and individualize for each child based on their strengths and weaknesses, document.Observe each child on a regular schedule and document observations and documentation.Refer any children with suspected problems.Responsible for the facilities, equipment and consumable supplies used in the center.Maintain a clean, sanitary and comfortable classroom environment.Perform teaching tasks as directed by supervisor and as outlined in curriculum.Responsible for home visits for each family and child to assist with understanding the goals of the Head Start program and the parent role in the development of their child.Stimulate parent involvement in classroom activities, utilize parents as volunteers in the center and assist Parent Committees in organizing and conducting programs.Prepare and submit necessary agency and Head Start reports as assigned.Maintain the confidentiality requirements of the program.Relate the Head Start purpose and goals to parents, staff and the general community and undertake other public information activities as assigned.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Head Start staff and other human services staff in the community.Advise Supervisor concerning the needs of Head Start children and parents, and programming necessary to meet those needs.Participate in Head Start training and career development activities appropriate to maintain a high degree of professionalism in work with children and parents.Be current with professional resources to increase knowledge of early childhood education.Attend pre-service and in-service training.Participate in college credit courses leading to completion of BS degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field.Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect. Read and understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy. Failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination.Work cooperatively with the administrative staff and other agency personnel.Never leave a child unattended at any time.Assist children and their parents on and off the bus. Ensure a responsible person is home to receive the child and accompany the child as needed.Control all passengers on the vehicle and ensure safety restraints are used. Maintain a positive, learning-friendly atmosphere on the vehicle.Report all accidents to supervisor immediately.Maintain required documentation concerning mileage, etc.Provide communication between staff and parents concerning children. Relay messages between parents and Center Staff. Be positive with parents and children as the program’s first and last contact of the day.Be available to ride bus for field trips, dental and medical trips (if necessary), and other trips.Use agency vehicles for official Head Start and agency business only.Participate in Head Start training, parent committee meetings, center staff meetings, in-service training, and other training as required or…
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