Head Start Lead Teacher (Infant Toddler) $5,000 Bonus, $26.61-$31.62/hr

This does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the agency.

Requirements: Skills required

Basic computer skills

using a mouse, email, Microsoft office. Excellent verbal (in-person and phone) and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Understanding of data capture and tracking methods. Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity and the needs of individuals with low incomes.

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to engage in activities that include bending, floor activities, and lifting young children 2 months to 5 years of age.
• The noise level in the classroom is lively.
• The work environment is primarily an indoor classroom environment, with daily exposure to outdoor weather.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Must have the ability to drive a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed.

Requirement for video/Audio recording staff/Child interactions

The Office of Head Start uses the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as part of its monitoring processes, via recording or through on-site visits. ?In preparation, self-assessments of HS & ELP classrooms involve live, virtual or recorded observations of teachers working with children.

Community Action is an AA/EOE/ADA

Employment is contingent upon the following

a satisfactory Background Record Check (BRC) which includes Criminal Offender Record (C.O.R.I.), Department of Children and Families (DCF) background check, Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks, fingerprinting-based national and state criminal history check. BRC and fingerprinting-based national and state criminal history checks, National Sex Offender Registry (NCOR), and Out-of-State checks (CORI, SORI, DCF) if an individual has lived in another state within the last five years. BRC and fingerprinting-based national and state criminal history check is to be completed every three years. In addition, employment is contingent on evidence of physical exam within the past year, plus verification of MMRs and TB. Documentation of subsequent physical exams must be submitted every 2 years. Also, submit evidence of a good driving record and ability to be covered under Community Action’s non-owned and hired vehicle policy.