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Early Childhood Job Center

Posting Date:
09/16/2024
Closing Date:
10/31/2024
Job Title:
Teacher- Adams County
Job Position:
Preschool
Organization:
Brightpoint
Email Address:
brightpointhr@mybrightpoint.org
Website:
http://www.mybrightpoint.org
City/Area:
Adams County
State:
IN
Zip Code:
46733
Duties:

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. 
Qualifications:

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 
Instructions:

Apply at: http://www.mybrightpoint.org