Head Start Teacher

• Ozark Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a motivated professional that is passionate about early childhood education.
• The Head Start Teacher role provides learning experiences through teaching practices that advance intellectual and physical development of children.
• Promoting the involvement of families of children through fostering a trusting and emotionally secure environment.
• An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education is required, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• The starting wage will be based on degree and experience.

This position would start in August at the beginning of the 26-27 school year. This position is 10 months in a year, furloughed during Spring Break week, summer break, Thanksgiving break, and Christmas break. Furloughed employees are able and encouraged to draw unemployment during these times.

• Why Join Our Team?
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
• Work alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Help create positive, inclusive learning environments where every child can succeed.
• Great Total Rewards Package: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (eligible after 60-day waiting period) Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (eligible after 60-day waiting period) Company Paid AirEvac Family Membership (eligible after 90-day waiting period) Accrual of paid sick leave (eligible after 90-day waiting period) Participation in the 403b retirement plan (eligible after 3 month waiting period) Roles & Responsibilities: In accordance with CLASS measurements, will work independently and with Program Staff to plan and implement daily lesson plans and appropriate center activities for students.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment and provide for children’s feeling of security away from home.
• Conduct ongoing assessments on each child to monitor pre-reading, pre-math and language skills needed prior to entering kindergarten for successful transition into the public-school system.
• Assists parents to benefit and reinforce their work as primary educator of their children, including Home Task Assignments.
• Two home visits required per school year.
• Work closely with Center Assistants to ensure tasks are completed per ECLKC.
• Work closely with Family Support Workers to ensure family needs are met.
• Work closely with Health and Special Services Coordinators to ensure children are screened, needs identified and met, if applicable.
• Work closely with Nutrition Specialists & Coordinators to ensure healthy practices.
• Work with Coordinators to ensure In-Kind requirements are met.
• Mandated reporter of suspected cases of Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• We expect qualified candidates to have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, experience in a teaching environment, with low-income families.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic knowledge of computer operation and software.
• They must have an active and unhindered Driver’s License with personal reliable transportation.
• Successfully pass Criminal Background including FBI fingerprint and Child Maltreatment checks.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent lifting (able to lift up to 50lbs.), bending, stooping movements within the classroom.
• Agility to move around classroom furniture and materials.
• Occasional driving to trainings.