- Location
- Radcliff, KY
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
JOB PURPOSE: The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care and education of enrolled children.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
SCHEDULE:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Provides services to toddlers including physical caregiving, developmental assessments, and implementing age-appropriate curricula.
- Serves as the primary teacher for children and ensures safe and healthy learning environments and individualized learning activities for children.
- Individual may also be designated as a Center Assistant, assigned to classrooms as needed to provide continuity of care for required coverage during staff breaks, staff planning, and full-day operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry toddlers who may range in weight up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, and rise from the floor.
- Ability to reach with hands/arms and use hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects.
- Background check/drug screen.
- Reliable transportation required.
SCHEDULE:
- 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent college coursework.
