Head Start Teacher Job at Mid-Cumberland Community Agency, Dickson, TN

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  • Mid-Cumberland Community Agency
  • Dickson, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:
The Head Start Teacher assumes primary responsibility for a Head Start classroom, ensuring a high-quality learning environment and fostering the developmental growth of young children.

Specific Duties of the Job:

  1. Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Head Start classroom to ensure smooth operation and service delivery.
  2. Assess each child’s developmental level and use this information to support individualized learning.
  3. Develop and implement lesson plans with diverse learning materials, activities, and experiences.
  4. Engage parents in their child’s education through training, volunteer opportunities, and direct involvement.
  5. Maintain consistent communication with parents through various methods such as home visits, conferences, phone calls, and newsletters.
  6. Conduct monthly home visits to assist parents in understanding child development and behavioral patterns.
  7. Support parents in accessing community resources and services as needed.
  8. Assist parents in problem-solving and address concerns collaboratively.
  9. Help with meal preparation, cleanup, and dine with children.
  10. Participate in classroom and center-wide cleaning duties as required.
  11. Train, monitor, and evaluate classroom staff, including volunteers.
  12. Collect and maintain required health records and reports.
  13. Assist with parent meetings and trainings.
  14. Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
  15. Attend and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences at local, state, and national levels.
  16. Support efforts to secure volunteer contributions and in-kind donations.
  17. Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, including Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, CACFP, Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation.
  18. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Education:

  • Minimum Associate Degree (A.A. or A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
  • Prefer Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.S.) with a valid Tennessee Teaching License with a Pre-K endorsement.

Experience:

  • Prior experience working with children in a preschool setting.

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