Head Start / Daycare Teacher

Head Start / Daycare Teacher

This position is a full time (12 months / year) position and is based at the Building Blocks Daycare in Metropolis, Illinois . It does come with a benefit package (including personal and sick time accrual, holidays, health and life insurance, and an employer sponsored cafeteria plan). This position is responsible for providing a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate early childhood program for preschool aged children and developing a partnership with the children's parents or caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in the program.

Qualifications : At a minimum the applicant must have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or a related with 18 hours in Early Childhood - Prefer Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood and experience in an early childhood setting.

Pay Range : $17.66-$22.49

Job Duties :

• Develops weekly plans and implements age appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all domains of children's development in their care.
• Administers developmental screening tool within 45 days of child's enrollment.
• Completes referrals as needed and participates in IEP / IFSP meetings as needed.
• Maintains an online portfolio on each child's progress and development.
• Works cooperatively with Teacher Aide and other staff and volunteers using team approach to classroom management.
• Assures that all children are supervised at all times.
• Participates in family style meals and snacks at the table with the children and completes daily meal and attendance records.
• Completes family staff conferences and home visits as required.
• Assists families with transitions from Head Start to Kindergarten.
• Any other duties as requested or assigned to meet the requirements of the Head Start program

The applicant selected for this will be required to undergo a DCFS Background / Criminal Check as required by Head Start and Illinois Department of Children & Family Services.

Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled"