Head Start Teacher Full time, 12 month

POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for working cooperatively with the Lead Teacher to assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices, routines and activities of a Head Start classroom/center in accordance with the policies, procedures, and philosophy of Macon Program for Progress Board, Policy Council, NCDCDEE, and Administration for Children and Families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• NC Early Childhood Certificate (NCECC), required within one year of hire.
• Childhood Development Associate Certificate (CDA), required within one year of hire.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification, required within the first 6 weeks of hired date.
• Two years experience working with children, preferred.
• CDL, required or willingness and ability to obtain.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, sort correspondence and memos.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Lead Teacher in implementing a designated and appropriate research-based early childhood curricula.
• Employs age appropriate child guidance techniques.
• Supervises the children at all times in the classroom and on the playground.
• Observes children and records observations, assists in maintaining records and reports as required.
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents striving to achieve parental involvement in classroom and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Go to https://mppnhc.org/employment/and complete the application
• Email admin@mppnhc.org for more information
• OR, call NCWorks at 828-332-6060 and speak with a Career Advisor

Macon Program for Progress is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.