What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher position at Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership?
LOCATION: South Sioux City, NE – Hedquist location
JOB TYPE - Head Start Teacher: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, may be subject to seasonal layoff.
JOB SUMMARY - Head Start Teacher
· Teachers are responsible for understanding, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environment and activities for preschool age children.
· Oversee the educational aspects of the center, including classroom staff and volunteers.
· Follow the program’s curriculum. Develop weekly lesson plans and send them to supervisor. Maintain on-going assessments/screenings for each child.
· Plan and implement individualized activities for each child according to their MDT/IFSP/IEP.
· Attend and participate in children’s MDT/IEP/IFSP meetings.
· Complete required educational home visits and Parent/Teacher conferences.
· Enter documentation for each child and manage child data and reports through the online computer assessment system.
· Communicate with parents on a regular basis.
· Maintain a tracking system of job performance with aides and volunteers and address performance issues.
· Prepare and conduct introductory and annual performance evaluations for relevant staff. Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
· Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION - Head Start Teacher
Associate’s,Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education or advanced degree and coursework in early childhood education with early childhood teaching experience. The program provides opportunities for staff to advance a degree. Six months to 1-year related experience preferred.
WAGE & BENEFITS - Head Start Teacher:
Associate degree starting wage is $21.00 per hour, plus benefits. Bachelor’s degree starting wage is $23.00 per hour, plus benefits
Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. NENCAP covers the premium for our employees to receive single coverage for health, life, dental and vision for FREE! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.
HOW TO APPLY - Head Start Teacher:
- Submit a completed NENCAP Agency application.
- Get the application at www.nencap.org or contact HR at 1-800-445-2505 or 402-385-6300 Ext 253 for more information.
- Email contact: tnelson@nencap.org
- Position open until filled. EOE. 80% Federally Funded Non-Profit Agency.
ABOUT US: Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP), INC is a private, nonprofit corporation. NENCAP serves an income-eligible population in a 14-county area of Northeast Nebraska with programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC/Immunizations, Healthy Families, Weatherization, and Family Services, free tax preparation, car seat programs, Veteran Services, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and food pantries.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23