Job Title: Head Start Teacher

Position Summary:

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising all classroom activities. The teacher makes social service referrals and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The teacher works with other team members to support the goals of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Implement educational programming within the program philosophy and under all Office of Head Start Performance Standards for early childhood accreditation and licensing requirements to support the social/emotional (mental health) and developmental needs of each child.
2. Demonstrate and teach child development to parents, volunteers, and staff, and intentionally apply principles to programming.
3. Plan and maintain an integrated classroom environment and materials in response to the enrolled children and ensure organization, cleanliness, and safety in all classrooms.
4. Analyze observations and assessments to plan for each child.
5. Write individual learning plan (ILP) for each child based on observational notes, the developmental continuum, and parent input (include five objectives: social-emotional, first language and literacy, second language and literacy, cognitive, and physical development).
6. Use developmentally appropriate means of communicating with the children.
7. Assist with the maintenance of a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

1. B.A. or B.S. in Early Childhood Education/equivalent degree with experience teaching preschool-aged children preferred; OR
   B.A./B.S. in a related field including 30 ECE credits with experience teaching preschool-aged children required; OR
   B.A./B.S. in Elementary Education and 18 ECE credits with experience teaching preschool-aged children required; OR
   B.A. /B.S. with ECE Certification with experience teaching preschool-aged children required
2. Knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development
3. Knowledge of Office of Head Start Performance Standards of Early Childhood
4. Knowledge of various service resources in the community
5. Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements
6. Knowledge of local resources, languages and customs

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Sitting for an extended period of time

2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 50 pounds

3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies

4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers

6. Hearing clearly

7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Education Specialist

Department: Head Start

Position Schedule: This is a full-time, 200-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Salary: Annual salary 200 work days $36,296.00 ($22.69 per hour)

Benefits: Per HSEA Agreement

To Apply: Create an online application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable), and transcripts at the

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The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.