Career Center

The Teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children. Will function as a team member with other teachers. The teacher plans and implements the curriculum in accordance with the Early Head Start Performance Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practices as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This position requires active participation with other members of the teaching team, various Head Start staff, and parents to assess and address the needs of individual children. The Teacher works under the direct supervision of the Education Manager/ Site Supervisor assigned to the site. The Teacher is expected to present a positive and professional image of Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium and the Early Head Start Division, and actively and effectively participate on committees and work teams as requested. Teacher is expected to adhere to Head Start performance standards, Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium policies and procedures and State mandates regarding the reporting of child abuse and neglect.

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED FOR A EARLY HEAD START TEACHING POSITION:
Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree + Infant/Toddler CDA
Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree w/Infant/Toddler CDA within 2 years
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education