Currently Offering $2,000 signing bonus

Alta Head Start is currently seeking Lead Preschool Teachers for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Alta provides excellent opportunities for teachers to expand their knowledge and skillsets in the early childhood education field through extensive professional development opportunities and on the job mentoring and training. We also provide an environment where educators are free to be creative and express their passion for educating children within their classroom setting. In addition, we offer competitive pay and an excellent employee benefit package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision and other health related benefits, 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid life insurance and tuition assistance.

Job Summary

The Lead Preschool Teacher helps create a safe and nurturing environment while incorporating fun and creative lesson plans to support the learning and development of our children. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for all aspects of classroom management including, but not limited to, the education, social and emotional development, lesson planning and the screening/assessment of each child. This position will have the opportunity to work directly with a Teacher Assistant and other support staff to create and develop a classroom environment that contributes to the success of each child and prepares them for kindergarten.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop daily lesson plans using Creative Curriculum that are individualized for each child and incorporate school readiness goals and social and emotional development.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents that are supportive of their needs.
• Create activities that are fun and engaging for children.
• Utilize assessment tools to monitor and track the progress of each child.
• Manage all day-to-day aspects of the classroom, including meal service, gross and fine motor skills, outdoor play time, administration of medication as needed, etc.
• Establish positive working relationship with the classroom Assistant and other support staff that ensure quality services are provided to children and families.
• Comply with all applicable regulations including Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS Licensing, and Step Up to Quality.

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Must be able to relate to individuals of all ethnic and social-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and within a group when necessary.
• Responsible for personally maintaining current certifications and/or licensures.
• Must be able to meet required qualifications such as BCI/FBI background check (including sex offender registry and SACWIS check), ODJFS medical statement and screening for tuberculosis, etc.

Required Education/Experience

Minimum of an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field required. Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred. Lead Teaching experience in a preschool setting a plus.

View the full job description at https://www.altaheadstart.org/en/about/employment/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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