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Teacher-Fort Wayne

Teacher-Fort Wayne

BrightpointFort Wayne, IN, US
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding work environment with great benefits, where you will impact the lives of others (as well as yourself)?

POSITION : Head Start Preschool Teacher

LOCATION : Head Start - Allen County

Salary Range : 25.94hr

JOB DUTIES :

The Head Start teacher has the ultimate responsibility of providing day-to-day quality learning experiences for young children by applying methods that promote independence, curiosity, decision making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem solving in young children.

  • Must work collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities
  • Responsible for maintaining records on each child's progress and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards
  • Responsible for engaging, coordinating and working closely with parents
  • Responsible for individualization of the IEP for children with disabilities
  • Responsible to assure a safe, nurturing environment providing enriching experiences throughout the daily routine
  • Demonstrate the adult behavior indicators as outlined in CLASS, scoring at or above the minimum threshold scores for Emotional Support (6), Classroom Organization (6), and Instructional Support (3)
  • Responsible for implementing Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, Licensing requirements, and program policies, procedures and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom
  • Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education required. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with equivalent coursework preferred.
  • Three (3) years' work experience in the field of early childhood education preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must become certifies in CPR and First Aid within twelve (12) months of hire
  • Must have a valid driver's license and have access to dependable transportation
  • When driving for Brightpoint the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000 / $300,000 on auto insurance

    • FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT, HR Dept. at EXT. 206 or 255

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