Early Head Start Teacher - Tippecanoe

$14 - $18/Yr

Bauer Family Resources - Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette, IN

Social Assistance

About the position

The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing children ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 3 years, with learning experiences that promote school readiness. This includes creation and implementation of individualized lesson plans, development of meaningful relationships with children and families, and the design of safe, engaging environments.

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and assess student progress
• Analyze student data
• Develop and implement lesson plans based on student data, interests, and developmental practices
• Engage families in program services and activities that promote parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
• Conduct Family Conferences and Home Visits
• Maintain clean, safe, and engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Complete monthly reports and Family Newsletters
• Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and Annual Pre-Service meetings.

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, OR an associate, bachelor, or advanced degree in a non-related ECE field with training in infant-toddler development
• Must maintain a valid Indiana driver's license and meet the requirements of the insurance carrier at all times.
• 1-2 years related experience preferred
• Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
• Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of child development and health and safety standards
• Ability to create effective lesson plans that promote development
• Organization and time management
• Basic computer skills

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401K
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer Health Savings Contributions
• Teladoc
• Free Mental Health Coverage
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Bereavement
• Referral Bonus
• Annual Wellness Programs
• Reflective Supervision
• Community Involvement
• Paid Snow Days
• Hiring & Retention Bonus
• Early Childhood Education Scholarship
• Paid Professional Development
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement