Teacher - Full-time

pDescription/ppstrongAction pact /strongis a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities. For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve. Join up with strongaction pact/strong, an agency that was built on the promise that every family should have an opportunity for success./ppstrongThe Position:/strong/ppWe are recruiting for a full time strongHead Start Teacher/strong that provides a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for children. In this role, the teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing early childhood development learning experiences in an assigned classroom./ppA minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field is required. BA preferred./ppHiring Range -$16.02-$25.67(actual)/pp$12.76-$20.44(prorate)/ppstrongThe Location:/strong/ppClinch nbsp;Head Start, 282 Carswell St, Homerville 31634/ppstrongWhy Should You Apply:/strong/ppPaid Time Off amp; Sick Leave that accrues day 1/pp15 Paid Holidays amp; Monday- Friday Work Week!/ppLow Cost Medical Insurance + Free Employee Dental amp; Vision Insurance/ppFree Life Insurance up to 2 times salary + Free Long Term Disability/ppRetirement Plan eligibility day 1 amp; MORE/ppstrongInterested?/strong/ppustrongInternal Applicants/strong/u: please apply online from your Paylocity home page, click Resources, Internal Job Postings/ppustrongExternal Applicant/strong/ustrongs:/strong please apply online at a href="http://www.myactionpact.org/"www.myactionpact.org/a/ppClick “Join the Action”. View current open positions./ppDeadline to apply is: 8/13/2025/ppOur team at strongaction pact/strong works hard, has fun, and changes people’s lives. If you are looking for work that is challenging and meaningful, come join our team!/ppbr//ppA Teacher is directly responsible for planning and implementing early childhood development learning experiences and activities; for the day-to-day management of an assigned classroom and the supervision of assigned Teacher Assistants and classroom volunteer(s)/ppnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/ppstrongSpecific Responsibilities:/strong/polliImplement a curriculum designed to improve the physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills of children enrolled in the program; review with Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher before implementation/liliSupervise, monitor, and observe each child and make recommendations for improvements in individual educational plans/liliCoordinate the activities of volunteers and aides assigned to the classroom; work closely with staff professionals in carrying out parent involvement activities/liliKeep written reports and records of health, attendance, problems, and progress of each child/liliParticipate in conferences with parents and other staff professionals to enhance child development through a carefully planned and coordinated program/liliAttend staff meetings, workshops and in-service training sessions, and parent meetings when requirednbsp;nbsp;/liliVisit homes of children at a minimum of twice a year and assist in the plan for child development outside the classroom setting/liliDaily lesson plans must reflect the use of the assigned curriculum and be age appropriate and must contain a variety of activities and experiences and include all of the requirements of the Head Start performance standards, i.e., fostering cognitive functioning by sequencing activities from simple to more complex from concrete to abstract; balancing teacher directed and child initiated activities; proper materials use, etc./liliEncourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers/liliBe able to discuss each child’s ability and limitations and to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each child/liliBe able to demonstrate on a continual basis appropriate classroom management techniques, i.e., establishing and maintaining organization, dealing with disruptions and behavior problems, etc. (The use of corporal punishment and isolation as disciplinary measures is strictly prohibited, and could result in immediate termination.)/liliSet-up and organize classroom in a neat and orderly manner; establish a total climate conducive for learning/liliObserve, assess and record the behavior (individual and group needs, specific interests, strengths, and concerns) of all children assigned to classroom/liliOn a continual basis, advise parents of progress and/or problems of each child. Document all contacts and efforts where parents are difficult to contact/liliBe courteous and receptive to all Head Start parents, encourage participation in their child’s developments at every occasion. Reinforce positive behavior shown by parents/liliSupervise the arrival and departure of children/liliEstablish, utilize and identify a variety of interest area; Organize space equipment and supplies; Establish minimally:/liliBlocks/liliLibrary corner/liliDiscovery/Science area/liliDramatic play/housekeeping area/liliTable Toys and Games/liliArt Area/liliMusic/Movement/liliSand/Water/liliComputer/liliWriting/liliStorage area(s)/liliThere must be at least one (1) assessment tool appropriate to the age(s) of the children in use on a regular basis. Records must reflect assessment tool use.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/liliThere must be indicators or evidence in each child’s file that his or her program of activities and experiences are planned and based on an on-going assessment./liliOn-going observations, recording, (anecdotal or other) and evaluations of each child’s growth and development must be contained in each child’s file./liliWithin the authority given and in conjunction with the Education and Disabilities Specialists, develop and implement an individual education program (IEP) for each child with an identified and confirmed (professionally diagnosed) disability./liliConduct daily head count and complete daily attendance records/liliInventory, request and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies/liliMake required home visits (2) to the parents or guardians of children assigned to classroom and complete required reports.nbsp;/liliAssess and evaluate assigned Teacher Assistant not less than annually in writing and submit to the Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher/liliPromotes parent and community volunteers and actively seeks In-Kind donations. Ensures proper documentation of services are accurate and submitted in a timely manner./liliRespond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur./liliMonitor, document and follow the procedures for reporting suspected child abuse./liliMust adhere to the confidentiality policy at all times./liliMaintain attendance rosters with noted times when children arrive late or leave early/liliMaintain an up to date portfolio for each child as part of their assessment/liliAll other duties as assigned/li/olpbr//ppbr//ppRequirements/ppstrongEducation/strong: A minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field is required. BA preferred/ppnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/ppstrongOther: /strongValid Georgia Driver’s License/p