POSITION:                            TEACHER, BACHELOR’S DEGREE, CERTIFIED, HEAD START

STATUS:                                NON-EXEMPT

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in education with a certification in early childhood (EC-6 or EC-4); Experience working with young children; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Ability to participate in moderate to high levels of physical activity such as but not limited to bending, lifting, standing for moderate to lengthy periods of time; Loving, nurturing disposition toward young children; Ability to tolerate contact with cleaning and sanitizing products; Valid Texas Driver’s License or other reliable mode of transportation during work hours; Proof of current automobile liability insurance; Clear background history checks at the local, state, and federal levels; Ability to follow instructions and uphold the high standards of the Head Start quality of care according to the Head Start Performance Standards; Moderate technology skills; Willing to uphold the Head Start Standards of Conduct required. Current first aid or CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain; Bilingual preferred.  Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, possess the ability to work as a team player, enjoy a variety of activities and an active environment, and possess organizational abilities.

REPORTS TO: Campus principal or designee

JOB GOAL: To comply with all District guidelines; federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards, Transmittal Notices, etc.), Day Care Minimum Standards and local Head Start policies in providing children and families with Head Start services. 

To provide children with a learning environment and varied developmentally appropriate experiences which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development toward the overall goal of social competence.