Teacher I
On-sitePortland, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement individualized lesson plans and educational activities to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in preschool children. Maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment while providing constant supervision of children indoors and outdoors. Build effective relationships with families by conducting home visits, conferences, and encouraging classroom involvement. Ensure legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining accurate records and protecting child confidentiality. Engage with children during all activities, assist with meals and personal care routines, and collaborate with staff to develop their skills.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related degree with early childhood equivalent coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
- Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels—whether internal or external—in the provision of high quality services to children and families
- Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; great problem solving and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to follow established and communicated directions and take initiative
- Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program
- Proven ability to relate sensitively with children
- Proven ability to keep all required information strictly confidential
- Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping
- Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment
- This position will require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job
- The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families)
- Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents
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