Position Summary/Objective
Must be dedicated to the Mission and Vision of UETHDA and the Purpose of the Head Start Program. Must be willing to make decisions that are beneficial and in the best interest of UETHDA and the Head Start Program.
As part of the education team and under the general direction of the Team Leader ; the Head Start Teacher will create and implement developmentally appropriate, comprehensive educational plans that cultivate the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social growth of three-, four-, and five-year-old children. Must be able to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds in order to maximize school readiness for all children. Classroom settings are inclusive; teachers are expected to differentiate and meet the needs of all children’s developmental levels.
The teacher must be capable of intentionally incorporating technology into daily activities for learning purposes in the classrooms. The teacher must also be efficient in performing formal and informal assessments and ongoing data measurements to support individual learning for students.
Our Culture
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency has been a strong force in the community since 1964. Our mission can be summed up with “Helping People. Changing Lives.” We are looking for staff who are passionate about helping people and making a difference in their community.
The Purpose of the Head Start Program is to instill School Readiness in children and families. This is accomplished through providing high quality teaching and educational experiences, providing guidance in superior health, nutrition and establishing relationships to support families to achieve self-sufficiency. We will provide guidance by assisting in setting goals, fostering growth and development through maintaining adequate classrooms and spaces, and continuously improving the operation of the Head Start program through measuring program strengths and weaknesses in order to more effectively achieve the goal of School Readiness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership Competencies
Work Environment/Physical Demands
An employee must meet these physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. There is constant standing and movement around the classrooms. There may be occasional lifting of a child up to 50 lbs. There is constant squatting, sitting on the floor, and running after children to keep them safe. Must always be alert and ready to react to student behavior. Must be able to ride the bus and must be able to get on and off the bus to assist, monitor, load and unload the children.
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Additional Benefits:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time non-exempt position and is paid hourly. Typically, this position will work 30 per week, approximately 44 - 46 weeks per school year with a summer layoff of approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Working days are Monday through Friday with varying day shift hours depending on location. Elected benefits continue during temporary summer lay-off period.
Minimum Requirements
EOE Statement
UETHDA hires high quality staff from a variety of fields and education levels who have a passion for changing the lives of others. UETHDA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Salary based 100% on Education/Degree.
$17.75 hourly for AS in Early Childhood Education/Development and $20.50 hourly for BS in Early Childhood Education/Development.
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