Benefits Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
15 paid holidays per year
401(k) to eligible employees after one year
Extensive training opportunities
Position Summary We are currently looking for a Head Teacher with a proven track record of child development, education, and leadership experience. If you enjoy building relationships, hard work and innovation, providing excellence, and want to have fun with your fellow employees, you may be who we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager, the Head Teacher will oversee the day-to-day operations, supervision, and training of staff in a Head Start center and provide care and education to children in a Head Start classroom.
Responsibilities/Duties
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy, and productive work environment (including both indoor and outdoor facilities)
Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and Community Care Licensing requirements
Supervise center staff and ensure performance evaluations, goal setting, and staff development are reviewed on a periodic/as needed basis
On-going professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and providing training and resources
Ensure implementation of the SHS written curriculum plan
Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information with timely completion and follow-up
Build relationships and participate in community collaborations and events to enhance Head Start services
Plan and implement SHS developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom
Oversee supervision and management of children in the classroom in order to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment
Order supplies and materials as needed for effective service delivery
Conduct home visits for center children in accordance with Head Start performance standards
Travel as needed throughout Shasta Head Start catchment area
BA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with a minimum of 15 ECE units which include Human/Child Development (3 units); Family, Child and Community (3 units); Program/Curriculum course (3 units); Administration (3 units); and 15 hours of Health and Safety. BA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, including 6 ECE classes (2-3 units each) which include Human/Child Development (3 units); Family, Child and Community (3 units); Program/Curriculum course (3 units); Administration (3 units); and 15 hours of Health and Safety desired
Two years related experience. Four years related experience desired
Must have and maintain current EMSA First aid and CPR
Must have a Child Development Permit at the Site Supervisor level
Ability to write reports/correspondence and read/interpret documents
Ability to perform basic math; and to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher
Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families – both individually and in group settings
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to supervise and manage staff efficiently and effectively within the guidelines of Shasta Head Start policies and mandates
Ability to organize and manage time effectively
Pre-employment requirements:
Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record
Criminal background check required
Pre-employment Strength Assessment
Pre-employment drug test
Pre-employment TB test
Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Physical Requirements The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer
