Rural Utah Child Development·Price, Utah
The teacher is responsible for implementing an enriching curriculum to foster school readiness and appropriate development in young children. Key duties include active supervision, administering child growth assessments, and maintaining strong communication with parents.
As a dedicated Teacher in our Head Start program, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of young minds in our community. Your patient and accommodating approach, coupled with your detail-oriented nature, ensures that every child will receive the individualized attention they need to thrive. Collaborating seamlessly with your classroom team, you will implement an engaging and enriching curriculum, fostering school readiness and appropriate development in every child. Join us at Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) as our Teacher, where your supportive communication with both children and parents will help strengthen the vital bond between home and school.
Actively supervises and engages children using the universal active supervision plan by using zone supervision, counting children throughout the day indoors and outside, using the name-to-face methods, adhering to a daily routine, and ensuring no child is ever left alone.
Follows RUCD behavior management procedures to ensure appropriate teacher-child interactions where no child is maltreated or harmed, including pulling on arms or legs, slapping, physically restraining a child, etc.
Supports and promotes RUCD Head Start School Readiness Goals with children and families.
Understands, supports, and promotes developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences for children in language, literacy, mathematics, social and emotional functioning, approaches to learning, science, physical skills, and creative arts through the use of the HighScope Curriculum, Second Step kits, Conscious Discipline, RUCD School Readiness Goals, RUCD Teacher Manual, RUCD Policies and Procedures and Head Start Performance Standards.
Prepares and follows daily lesson plans using developmentally appropriate practices based on children's interests and individualized goals.
Administers the Child Observation Record (COR) to assess children's growth through accurate anecdotal notes using timely observations to increase child outcomes and input scores daily.
Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) is a comprehensive child development program designed to meet the educational, emotional, social, and health needs of children. The RUCD team works well together to provide strong support and leadership, creating a consistent and quality learning environment. Children receive individualized lesson plans with developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and families are involved with their children’s education while they receive assistance with personal goals, parenting information, and leadership through parent committees and Policy Council. For more information please visit, https://www.rucd.org/ [https://www.rucd.org/] and thank you for your application!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Candidates must have an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with one year of experience, or an Associate degree in another field with 15 ECE credits. A Bachelor's degree and experience with children with disabilities are preferred.
Market context
Utah teacher openings are often driven by ongoing classroom staffing needs, so candidates with a bachelor’s degree or near-completion, plus the ability to pass background checks and pre-employment assessments, are commonly considered. These roles can be competitive because schools look for applicants who can meet licensure-related expectations and fit district needs, while benefits like PTO, health insurance, 401(k), and tuition discounts may add appeal. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your degree progress and assessment readiness before applying.
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