Head Start Teacher
- 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);
<\/span><\/li>- 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.
<\/span><\/li>- To encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program;
<\/span><\/li>- To develop individual goals for children, provide on\-going assessment on progress, promote positive child outcomes and facilitate transition into kindergarten
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<\/div><\/span>Requirements<\/h3>
- Strong knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and the needs of children:
<\/span><\/li>- Minimum educational requirement of a bachelor\u2019s 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\u2019s degree (ECE) program, which will be mandatory, to maintain teacher status. Failure to work towards a bachelor\u2019s degree will result in the relinquishment of said position.
<\/span><\/li>- 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.
<\/span><\/li>- Prefer two years\u2019 experience in preschool classroom with ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
<\/span><\/li>- Ability to apply early childhood development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.
<\/span><\/li>- Excellent communication skills, especially good listening and writing skills.
<\/span><\/li>- If a licensed driver, employee must have a valid Virginia Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance where applicable.
<\/span><\/li>- Employment is conditional pending immediate enrollment in Child Care Division \- Criminal History Registry.
<\/span><\/li>- Must present current TB/Physical at the time of employment or within 10 working days for TB test and 30 days for physical.
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<\/div><\/span>Benefits<\/h3>
Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive\nbenefits package for full\-time employees, effective the first day of the month\nfollowing your hire date. Benefits include:
<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Paid Time Off:<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>1 paid day off annually for your birthday
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>11 paid holidays, including major federal\nholidays
<\/p>- Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer Break)
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/ul>· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Health & Wellness:<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Medical, dental, and vision insurance available\nfor employees and dependents
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Coverage begins the first of the month after\nhire
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Pre\-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan
<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Retirement:<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>403(b) retirement plan with a dollar\-for\-dollar\nmatch up to 3% after one year of service
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<\/div>Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary\nPlan Documents.
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- Minimum educational requirement of a bachelor\u2019s 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\u2019s degree (ECE) program, which will be mandatory, to maintain teacher status. Failure to work towards a bachelor\u2019s degree will result in the relinquishment of said position.
- 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.