Job Description

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3 Opn Head Start Locations:
Montour, PA
Cornell, PA
Penn Hills, PA

Job Title: Head Start Teacher

Job Overview:

A Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children (ages 3-5) that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The teacher ensures that the curriculum aligns with the Head Start Performance Standards, state regulations, and the program's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Classroom Management and Instruction:

a. Develop and implement a curriculum that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of children.

b. Prepare daily lesson plans that align with Head Start educational guidelines and developmental standards.

c. Use a variety of teaching techniques to address the diverse needs of children, including those with special needs.

d. Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration, critical thinking, and peer interaction.

e. Conduct regular assessments and observations to track children's progress and adjust activities as needed.

2. Child Development and Assessment:

a. Observe, document, and assess children's development using program-approved assessment tools.

b. Develop individualized educational plans (IEPs) for children with identified special needs in collaboration with support staff and parents.

c. Collaborate with parents and other staff to support the developmental needs of each child.

3. Parent and Family Engagement:

a. Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress, behavior, and needs.

b. Encourage parent participation in classroom activities and educational workshops.

c. Conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits, as required, to build strong home-school connections.

4. Classroom Environment:

a. Create and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

b. Organize classroom materials and maintain an orderly learning environment.

c. Ensure that health, safety, and nutritional requirements are met according to program standards.

5. Collaboration and Professional Development:

a. Work collaboratively with Teacher Assistants, Family Advocates, and other Head Start staff to deliver comprehensive services.

b. Attend professional development sessions, workshops, and training as required.

c. Stay informed about early childhood education best practices, Head Start guidelines, and state licensing requirements.

6. Compliance and Documentation:

a. Maintain accurate records, including attendance, health screenings, and developmental assessments.

b. Follow all Head Start regulations and guidelines, including documentation of lesson plans, assessments, and parent interactions.

c. Ensure the classroom is in compliance with all licensing and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

Education:

· Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field

· Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with 3 years experiences in an early childhood setting.

Experience :

· Prior experience teaching in an early childhood setting, preferably within a Head Start or similar program.

· Experience working with diverse families and communities.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Position Schedule: 205 work days

Salary: $41,325.60 (non-negotiable)

Benefits: HSEA agreement

Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $41,325.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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