What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Preschool Teacher Associate - Franklin Square Early Learning Center position at Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity?
Description
Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports. As a Head Start Preschool Teacher Associate, you will work in an outcomes-oriented, team environment, and assist the classroom team in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children. Motivated Head Start educators improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community
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40 hours/week, approximately 42 weeks/year (summer layoff). 60 working day probationary wage $22.96-23.73/hour; after 60 working days, wage increases to $23.29-24.07/ hour, depending on qualifications. Health plan and excellent benefits.
Requirements
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks.
We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level.
Salary : $22 - $24