Teacher Head Start

• Provides direct services to children, families, and staff in a variety of settings and weather conditions. 
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support effective curriculum implementation and school readiness goals. 
• Creates a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment with effective classroom and behavior management practices. 
• Uses ongoing assessment data to individualize instruction and promote children’s progress aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Wyoming Early Learning Guidelines, and Wyoming Early Learning Foundations. 
• Maintains accurate and timely program documentation, including lesson plans, child assessments, and progress records. 
• Recognizes parents as their child’s primary teacher and encourages family engagement in curriculum, trainings, and program activities. 
• Works collaboratively with parents/guardians to develop and support individualized school readiness goals for each child. 
• Establishes positive, cooperative relationships with families and communicates information that supports the best interests of children. 
• Demonstrates advocacy, involvement, and support for children and families within the broader community. 
• Participates in child screenings and referrals, as appropriate. 
• Ensures the safety and well-being of all enrolled children and families participating in WCFD programs. 
• Assists with child recruitment activities in accordance with Department of Health and Human Services and WCFD guidelines. 
• Provides emergency care and responds appropriately to urgent situations involving children and families. 
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families, staff, and program information at all times. 
• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with WCFD policies and applicable regulations. 
• Follows all WCFD policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Board or its designee. 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, without posing a safety risk to self or others. 
• Must complete required pre-employment and ongoing requirements, including physicals, TB risk assessments, CPR/First Aid certification, background checks, and fingerprinting. 
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and liability insurance in accordance with Wyoming State Law. 

• Must be able to work well with 3 - 5 year old children and their families, including those with special needs and those that speak languages other than English.  
• Reliable, organized, and detail oriented 
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately   
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with individuals with diverse ranges of personalities, backgrounds, and knowledge bases 
• Strong communication skills are essential to interact with staff, children, families, and the broader community.    
• Must have effective stress management strategies and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.   
• Flexibility is key; the ability to adapt to changing daily routines is required.    
• Bilingual candidates are preferred. 

• Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education preferred.  
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or required field  
• Must be willing to attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.  
• WCFD will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

• Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.  
• Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.  
• Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.  
• Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.  
• Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.  
• Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.  
• Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.  
• Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.  
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.  
• Ability to travel across a multi-county region; work in homes, community settings, and office environments; maintain flexible scheduling to meet availability needs.

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