Head Start Teacher Job at HRCAP, Newport News, VA

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  • HRCAP
  • Newport News, VA

Job Description

  • To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children, while they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips);
  • To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children relative to the Creative Curriculum, Head Start Performance Standards/Domains, and Licensing guidelines.
  • To encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program;
  • To develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress, promote positive child outcomes and facilitate transition into kindergarten

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and the needs of children:
  • Minimum educational requirement of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or bachelors in a related field that includes classes focusing on early childhood education/development. Note: An associate degree in early childhood education will be accepted; on the condition the employee is already enrolled or enrolls in a bachelor’s degree (ECE) program, which will be mandatory, to maintain teacher status. Failure to work towards a bachelor’s degree will result in the relinquishment of said position.
  • Diploma/transcripts will be required to validate early childhood education degree or transcripts to validate related classes if bachelor's degree is in a related field.
  • Prefer two years’ experience in preschool classroom with ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
  • Ability to apply early childhood development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially good listening and writing skills.
  • If a licensed driver, employee must have a valid Virginia Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance where applicable.
  • Employment is conditional pending immediate enrollment in Child Care Division - Criminal History Registry.
  • Must present current TB/Physical at the time of employment or within 10 working days for TB test and 30 days for physical.

Benefits

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Benefits include:

· Paid Time Off:

o Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period

o 1 paid day off annually for your birthday

o 11 paid holidays, including major federal holidays

  • Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer Break)

· Health & Wellness:

o Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents

o HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums

o Coverage begins the first of the month after hire

o Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan

· Retirement:

o 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service

Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer holiday, Immediate start,

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