Teacher Head Start
POSITION AVAILABLE: Passionate, Inspiring, love working with children Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc: Torrington Learning Center is now scheduling interviews for a Teacher Head Start This is a full-time salaried position with a base hourly rate of $21.98. We offer a full benefits package, no weekends, most major holidays off as well as an extended winter holiday break. For more information, please contact the Center Directors Lacy at ljudkins@wyomingchild.org or Jessica at jessrorher@wyomingchild.org or call 307-532-7068. For more details on the job description or to submit an application, please visit: www.wyomingchild.org. ." Application Deadline: 12/06/2024. We look forward to visiting with you! “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
Job Summary: To provide a developmentally appropriate early childhood education program which will facilitate the growth of children toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Evaluates the Paraeducator in accordance with Wyoming Child and Family Development policy.
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Directs the Paraeducator in areas where the teacher needs assistance preparing classroom materials, recording a child's progress, or helping individual children in the classroom.
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Duties/Responsibilities:
ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL MEET THE HEAD START PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DFS LICENSING, NAEYC STANDARDS, WYOMING DIVISION OF DISABILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND WCFD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL ADHERE TO THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF WCFD, INCLUDING PROGRAM GUIDANCE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER MANUAL
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Provides direct services to children, families and staff in a variety of settings and weather conditions, including classrooms, private childcares and preschools and family homes.
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Plans and carries out the daily program activities for his/her classroom.
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Creates a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
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Creates educational experiences to provide students with opportunities to encourage school readiness including:
Approaches to Learning
Creative Arts Expression
Language Development
Logic & Reasoning
Mathematics Knowledge & Skills
Physical Development & Health
Social & Emotional Development
Science Knowledge & Skills
Social Studies Knowledge & Skill
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Required Skills/Abilities: Must be able to work well with 3 - 5 year old children and their families, including those with special needs and those that speak languages other than English.
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Must be well organized and able to problem solve.
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Must have the interpersonal skills necessary to work with diverse families, community groups and staff.
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Must possess proper stress management techniques.
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Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.
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English/Spanish Bilingual preferred.
Education and Experience:
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Prefer a Baccalaureate or advanced degree or a minimum Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education preferred. Wyoming Child & Family will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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If the Teacher does not meet the afore mentioned qualifications, he or she will need to submit an Education Plan for approval, by the Executive Director or his/her designee, detailing the plan to obtain a degree/endorsement in the field of Early Childhood Education.