Early Head Start Teacher

Company: Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation
Location: Union
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

JFCAC is part of a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies committed to the war on poverty through innovative programs adapted to address our communities' specific needs. JFCAC offers a wide variety of programs designed to empower families and improve the quality of life for those living in the crisis of poverty.Do you love working with children in a classroom setting? Do you have a passion for serving families and children living in poverty? Do you want to work for an agency that provides a positive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! As an Inclusion Coach, you will assist the School Readiness Coach with modifying the curriculum and lesson plans to meet individual child's needs, completing ongoing assessments, and support children's growth and development through quality learning experiences. JFCAC Head Start is a federally funded program designed to support school readiness for children ages birth through 5 years of age for children and families living in poverty.Job Duties:

• The Inclusion Coach will integrate High Scope Curriculum into daily practice
• The Inclusion Coach will prepare the classroom environment to support developmentally appropriate practices
• The Inclusion Coach will help plan and participate in family activity events
• The Inclusion Coach will support the role of families as the first and primary teachers of their children
• The Inclusion Coach will attend and participate in training and professional development
• The Inclusion Coach will ensure all federal, local, state and/or agency documentation is completed accurately
• The Inclusion Coach will maintain a clean and sanitary environmentQualifications:
  • Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a closely related field with a minimum of 9 ECE credits.
  • Work and/or field experience in early childhood.
  • Must have a reliable vehicle.Benefits:
    • Paid sick, vacation, holidays
    • Health, dental, vision insurance
    • Company match 403B
    • Pension Plan
    • Employee Assistance Plan

Keywords: Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation, Columbia , Early Head Start Teacher, Education / Teaching , Union, Missouri