GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES

This position serves as the lead worker in a classroom of Head Start children by planning, implementing, and supervising all classroom activities. This position works with typically developing children and children with disabilities.  Because this position is one part of a large system of services provided to children and families, this position also serves as a social service referral person and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The position of Teacher works in tandem with the rest of the parts of the system as an integrated team to support the goals of the program. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.  

This position is responsible for the general and day-to-day operations of a Head Start center assuring regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations, communicating with parents and the community and supervision and monitoring of all staff working at the assigned center.  The position may be reassigned to various centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Mimimum requirement is current CDA credential with at least two years of experience working with young children and families.  Associate's degree or higher in early childhood education, child development or other related education or human service degree with experience working with young children preferred.  One year supervisory experience preferred.  Some experience in financial management and budgeting preferred.  Previous Head Start experience preferred.