Do you REALLY enjoy little kids? Want to plan and get paid for it? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and families? *Community Action Resource and Development (C.
A.
R.
D.
), Inc.
* *Head Start* program is seeking individuals for Lead and Assistant Teacher positions in multiple locations.
There are some positions that are located within a public school collaboration classroom.
All potential employees must undergo and pass a federal background check with fingerprints.
Head Start is a comprehensive school readiness program that offers high quality education for children age 3 – Kindergarten.
Teachers team teach and have access to mentor teachers, a host of staff, and support personnel with expertise in health, mental health, child development, and disabilities.
Classrooms have low student to teacher ratios and classrooms are well appointed.
By partnering with parents, teachers further the developmental progress of children, assist parents with the challenges faced in parenting young children, and help parents prepare their children for school success.
Lead teachers "anchor" classrooms and work with the assistant teachers to fully implement the curricula to meet the children's development through play, exploration, and skilled scaffolding of learning using evidence-based educational strategies.
The *typical* work schedule for Lead and Assistant Head Start Teachers is Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
In the Catoosa Public School Head Start collaboration classrooms, the work schedule for Lead and Assistant Teachers is *Monday - Thursday; 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM*
*LEAD TEACHER:*
Requirements for the Lead HS teacher are:
* AA in Early Childhood Education or related area
* Experience working with young children
*OR*
* *BS/BA in Early Childhood or related field*
These positions are full time, full year (40 hours per week).
Benefits are comprehensive and generous:
* Paid Vacation Leave (12 days per year)
* Paid Sick Leave (12 days per year)
* Paid Federal Holidays
* Health insurance, dental, short term disability, etc.
* Paid training and tuition assistance
Interviews will commence shortly.
Do not delay your inquiry.
Resumes may be submitted via this posting.
www.
cardheadstart.
com
Positions available in Chelsea& Catoosa 9/2023
Community Action Resource Development (C.
A.
R.
D.
), Inc.
, is an equal opportunity employer.
Work Remotely
* No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
58 - $19.
88 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Working with children: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person