EHS Teacher @ Prague, Lincoln County

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking Early Head Start Teachers for its Prague location in Lincoln County. The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children.

Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.

We offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid contributions
• Life insurance & long term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related degree with six (6) class in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Childhood Development (CD); OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent

License

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to a motor vehicle with acceptable liability insurance
• CPR certified (preferred)

Knowledge

• Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required;
• Community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services;
• Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.