Preschool Teacher

OVO Head Start has an outstanding career opportunity available for a skilled early childhood education professional who is enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the lives of preschoolers. A full-time Teacher position is now available at our Scottsburg Head Start Center. An associate or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or a related degree with relevant coursework required. Some of the duties include:

Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community-be a liaison for the company and program within the community
Plan daily classroom and playground schedules, routines and transition activities.
Ensure sufficient and proper supervision of all children at the site at all times.
Plan and implement appropriate curriculum experiences that allow children to explore, experiment, question, observe and play.
Implement individualized instruction
Work collaboratively with all staff to provide for the needs of children in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Adhere to all Personnel Policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Policies and Procedures Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations.
Utilize, monitor, and maintain program databases to accurately track child and family information.
Conduct screening and ongoing assessments of children’s development.
Plan and conduct home visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Demonstrate knowledge of and approaches to positive guidance and discipline.
Encourage parent and community volunteerism and participate in other activities to generate in-kind.
Provide ongoing communication and information sharing with staff and parents.
Respond competently to each individual family.
Submit timely, neat and accurate reports with appropriate data.
Attend all assigned training and meetings.
Must be flexible and willing to adjust work hours as deemed necessary to accommodate families, program activities, and/or training.
Promote early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community. Be a liaison for the Agency and program within the community.
Ability to recognize and manage one’s own behaviors, moods, and impulses.
Shows respect and openness toward each individual family and recognizes each family is unique.