WILLING TO TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON AND ASSIST WITH CDA CERTIFICATION! Position: Teacher Program and Location: Early Head Start, Kearney – Toddler Room (18m to 3yrs) Position Summary: The Teacher is responsible for direct contact with infants/toddlers in the classroom, providing developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis, challenging them at their level , and encouraging success for all students . The Teacher also provides through experiences and opportunities, the ability for children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, skills and creativity. Responsibilities: Provide experiences and opportunities, the ability for children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, skills and creativity, as well as a sense of self and feeling of belonging to the group. Ensure implementation of curriculum which includes active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate . Ensure initial and mid-year home visits, along with two parent/staff conferences are complete. Ensure classroom management and lesson planning/implementation . Ensure implementation of oral health practices. Be actively engaged in all Early Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior .

Tasks and Duties: Track daily attendance. Ensure completion of developmental and social emotional screenings. Ensure speech screenings and child growth assessments are completed. Ensure the playground is a safe environment. Attend annual center open house. Update center inventory annually. Education Requirements: Minimum requirement is a Child Development Associate (CDA). Individuals who have a minimum of a High School Diploma and commit to obtaining a CDA (Child Development Associate) may be considered. Additional compensation is available for candidates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Required Skills: Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Early Head Start families, other agency employees and the general public. Ability to provide leadership to classroom staff, parents/guardians and classroom volunteers. Model appropriate and professional behavior . Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Excellent communication skills. Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week. This position is scheduled for the full year. Scheduled hours are generally between 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. There may be occasional afternoon events, which are scheduled in advance. Pay Rate $18.00 - $25.00 per hour. Starting wage will depend on education and experience. Individuals who have a minimum of a High School Diploma and commit to obtaining a CDA (Child Development Associate), would start as a Teacher Assistant at an entry wage of $16.00 . Additional compensation is available once the CDA process begins and is completed. Benefits: Agency benefits provided include: paid holidays, PTO, short term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits available include: health, dental, vision, cancer/critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and voluntary life insurance, as well as retirement and flexible spending account. For more information, contact Cheyenne Hoffman at 308-865-5690 or email cheyenneh@mnca.net.

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