LeMars Early Head Start Team Leader/Teacher. 8 hours Monday-Friday. (8:00 AM-4:00 PM) 52 weeks per year. Eligible for benefits, including IPERS. Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Child Care Supervisions & Management, Bachelors Degree in Education w/Early Childhood Endorsement or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers. Duties include supervising the assistant teacher, teachers' aides, volunteers, cooks and bus drivers/monitors, providing an educational environment using the High Scope curriculum, and working with parents and staff. Valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation required. . An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements: Any of the following:Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Child Care Supervision & Management. Bachelors Degree in Education w/Early Childhood Endorsement. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers.Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly. Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely. Qualifications: Center based work experience with pre-school age or infant and toddler children preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills. Job Duties and Responsibilities Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start Service Plan, Procedures, Performance Standards and Iowa Licensing Regulations. Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.Work cooperatively with Program Specialists to ensure that each Head Start/Early Head Start child and family receive the full benefits of the program.Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children's safety at all times.Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children and families. Assume teaching responsibilities with Team Leader/Teacher. Provide an educational indoor and outdoor learning environment by following the High Scope, PBIS and 2nd Step curriculum to ensure school readiness.Collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual, and objective on children and enter into the Teaching Strategies online GOLD. Use ongoing assessment information to improve curriculum implementation and individualize learning experiences. Complete required home visits with all families. Attend IEP/IFSP meetings. Chaperone on the transportation bus as needed. Effectively communicate with parents on an ongoing basis including face-face, newsletters, phone calls, etc. with documentation of all communication.Affirm the parent role as the primary educator of their child.Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.Be responsible for the complete operation of the center in absence of Team Leader/Teacher.Help in meeting in-kind requirements by HS/EHS Standards.Be willing and able to substitute in other HS/EHS classrooms/centers and on the bus as needed. Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom and office. Attend at minimum 15 hours of trainings for professional development requirements.Able to work flexible hours without direct supervisions, including some evenings. Other duties as assigned. Other Conditions of Employment: Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to hire and every four (4) years thereafter.Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every two years thereafter.Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment.Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.Complete mandatory reporter training within 90 days and every 3 years thereafter.Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.Must have a valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation.Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
