Head Start Home Base Teacher

We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging.

5-year goals 2024-2029

In 2024 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services. These are our five-year goals:

Goal #1: HSYC implements Conscious Discipline to support the social emotional needs/ self-regulation of the HSYC community.

Goal #2: All children, regardless of family situation, will have strong attendance that will carryover after HSYC participation.

Goal #3: HSYC will be known for providing high quality, comprehensive services for school and life readiness through a unique two-generation approach.

Goal #4: Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position will plan and implement a weekly home-based program for up to 10 children ages 3-5 and their families. This position will coordinate the integrated delivery of child development, health, nutrition and parent involvement using the Head Start curriculum. Supplemental social-emotional curriculums will be prioritized and used in conjunction with the Head Start Curriculum in order to increase self-regulation skills needed to be successful in a preschool classroom setting. The Home Base Teacher will provide support for mental health and disabilities services and provide bi-monthly group socialization experiences for children and families in accordance with program, state, and federal guidelines.

For a list of the minimum qualifications and education requirements, please see the full job description or contact HSYC Human Resources.