Early Head Start Teacher

Tier: 1 Department: Child Care Supervisor: HS/EHS Program Manager Location: 15380 K Road, Mayetta KS 66509 Pay Range: $16.09-$22.89 Offering rate will vary within the listed hourly range above. Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference. Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program. Questions before applying? or Summary: In a multiage Toddler Classroom, individual goals and objectives will be developed, implemented, and reviewed in partnership with parents on an ongoing and regular basis. A team approach between Families, the Early Head Start Teacher, and Childcare Teacher will support and assist each child's family to develop linkages and relationships within the community for any services needed. In addition, this position works with and supports the Part C Infant/Toddler Program to provide collaborative services in the least restrictive environment. Minimum Requirements: Driving: Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and be insurable with the Nation's insurance Experience: One to two years of relatable experience in childcare. Education: High School Diploma/GED, Child Development Associate (CDA) (5yr/6yr) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essentials elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the PBPN for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation. Knowledge: o Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. o Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. o Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. o Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. o Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Skills: o Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. o Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people. o Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. o Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. o Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. o Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. o Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively. o Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. o Problem Solving: Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. o Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. o Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. o Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. o Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Abilities: o The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. o The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. o The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. o The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. o The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. o The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. o The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. o The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Please click on the button below to download the full job description