Head Start Preschool Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Muscogee Child Development Center - Columbus, GA 31903Salary Range: $19.36 - $20.09 HourlyIncumbent provides for the establishment, maintenance, and management of classroom activities and providing those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. · Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children, and families of Enrichment Services Program. · Respects and observes children's interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children's play with language, toys, and activities. · Communicates directly with each child at the child's level. · Engages and communicates constructively with individual children during activities and routines. Takes every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions. · Stays responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests. · Encourages and models social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate. · Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrates appropriate expression of emotions. · Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to NAEYC, Bright from the Start, and Caring for our Children Basics. · Stays attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms. · Implements daily lesson plans and daily schedules. · Records observation in Teaching Strategies GOLD. · Organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom. · Recruits volunteers and solicits in-kind contributions. · Attends meetings, trainings and workshop as required. · Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms. · Serves as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families and children. · Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children and goals jointly developed with parents/guardians. · Develops, organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom. · Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management. · Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms. · Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management. · Completes mandated screening & assessments of the children. · Completes daily heath & anecdotal observations of children · Completes Home Visits and Parent Teacher Conferences a minimum of twice a year. · Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications   Education HS Teacher I Requires: Associate’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Associate’s Degree HS Teacher II Requires: Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Bachelor’s Degree HS Teacher III Requires: Master’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Master’s Degree Experience Level 2: One to three years Compensation:The compensation package is based on educational credentials.  *BA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $19.36 *MA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $20.09 Benefits  We value our team members and are pleased to offer a flexible benefits package for all eligible employees. Our package includes:   Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance   Life Insurance (50,000) Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  FSA – Flexible Spending Accounts  Employee Assistance Program  Generous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and  Holidays)  401(k) Plan