Teacher - Wilmington, United States - Wilmington Head Start, Inc.

Description

WALK-IN INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON 4/24/2024, 5/7/2024 AND 5/29/ AM - 2PM;


LOCATION:
LESLIE A. JOHNSON CENTER; 2401 NORTHEAST BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE PLEASE BRING RESUME AND CREDENTIALS.

Inspiring Preschool Teacher Wanted - Shape Young Minds at Wilmington Head Start, Inc.
Join the dedicated team at Wilmington Head Start, Inc. as a Teacher and make a positive impact on the lives of preschool children.

As a Teacher, you will be responsible for creating an engaging and age-appropriate early childhood classroom environment while ensuring compliance with program guidelines, state regulations, and organizational policies.

If you have a passion for education and a desire to inspire young minds, this role is perfect for you


Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise daily activities in the classroom, catering to each child's developmental abilities.
• Assign and monitor activities for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Build positive rapport with families, acquainting them with the educational content of the program and encouraging their active participation in their child's development.
• Maintain a basic inventory of classroom supplies and equipment as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Integrate related services areas, such as health, safety, and nutrition, into lesson plans.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans that meet the needs and developmental goals of the children, incorporating input from teacher assistants and parents.
• Conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences annually to discuss child's progress, educational goals, and ongoing assessments.
• Prepare required reports and program paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure classrooms operate in compliance with Wilmington Head Start, Inc. program policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and Delacare regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper maintenance of children's files.
• Create a nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning through effective room arrangement, cleanliness, and appearance.
• Observe and record anecdotal notes of children's behavior daily using the ongoing assessment system.
• Greet children, parents, and visitors warmly upon arrival.
• Assist with the Parent Committee.
• Plan, request, and organize field trips in collaboration with the Center Manager and parents.
• Supervise and participate in familystyle dining and record meal counts accurately.
• Maintain daily attendance records, ensuring proper signin and signout procedures are followed.
• Enforce positive guidance policies for children and handle crisis situations with good judgment.
• Provide individualized activities for each child within the weekly lesson plan.
• Facilitate smooth transitions for children throughout the day.
• Communicate with daycare providers regarding specific children as necessary.
• Establish and maintain a daily classroom schedule and routines.
• Implement endorsed curriculum as required by Wilmington Head Start, Inc.
• Interact with children at their developmental level in the classroom, on the playground, and during field trips.
• Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings whenever possible and incorporate children's IEP goals into individualized lesson plans.
• Attend to children's personal hygiene needs as necessary (e.g., wiping noses, changing garments, cleaning faces and hands).
• Adhere to physical demands, including passing a physical examination and TB test.
• Work in an environment occasionally near moving mechanical parts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, including 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university. DOE/Delaware 1st Teacher Certificate.
• One to two years of related teaching experience and training.
• Computer proficiency.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check as required by Delaware law and organizational policies.
• No citations for abuse or neglect.
• Administration of Medication certification.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Bilingual abilities desired.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to pass a physical examination and TB test.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

- _Wilmington Head Start, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer._


Pay:
$ $25.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

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