Assistant Teacher - Ida Grove

Department: Head Start/Early Head Start

Location: Ida Grove, IA

Assistant Teacher for Ida County Community Preschool in Ida Grove. 6.5 hours Monday – Thursday (26 hours per week). September through May. Eligible for benefits including IPERS. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required or willing to obtain a CDA. Early childhood teaching experience preferred. Duties include assisting the Team Leader/Teacher in providing an educational environment using the High Scope curriculum and working with parents and staff. Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation required. For more information & to complete an online application, please visit our website www.midsioux.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements:

• Any of the following:
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Child Care Supervision & Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education w/Early Childhood Endorsement.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or willing to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
• Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.

Qualifications:

• Center based work experience with pre-school age children preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start Policies, and Procedures, Performance Standards and State of Iowa DHS Licensing Regulations.
• Must be able to relate to low in-come children, and families in a positive manner.
• Work cooperatively with Program Specialists to ensure that each Head Start/Early Head Start child and family receive the full benefits of the program.
• Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children’s safety at all times.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children and families.
• Assume teaching responsibilities with Team Leader/Teacher.
• Provide an educational indoor and outdoor learning environment by following the High Scope, PBIS and 2nd Step curriculum to ensure school readiness.
• Maintain a warm, nurturing environment that will encourage children to be problem solvers and decision makers.
• Collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective on children and enter into the Teaching Strategies online GOLD.
• Use ongoing assessment information to improve curriculum implementation and individualize learning experiences.
• Complete required home visits with all families.
• Attend IEP/IFSP meetings.
• Effectively communicate with parents on an ongoing basis including parent-teacher conferences, face to face, newsletters, phone calls, etc.
• Affirm the parent role as the primary educator of their child.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Be responsible for the complete operation of the center in absence of Team Leader/Teacher.
• Facilitate the organization of monthly parent meetings/socializations. Serve as a resource in planning and conducting those meetings.
• Help in meeting In-Kind requirements by HS/EHS Standards.
• Be willing and able to substitute in other centers as needed.
• Attend at minimum15 hours of trainings and meetings.
• Follow HS/EHS cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom and office.
• Follow HS/EHS policies and procedures.
• Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check upon employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
• Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check within 30 days and every four (4) years thereafter.
• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check upon hire and every year for those employees that drive at least weekly. All other staff every two years thereafter.
• Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment.
• Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
• Complete mandatory reporter training within 90 days and every 5 years thereafter.
• Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
• Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
• Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
• Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.

Applicants must also complete an application to: https://midsioux.org/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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