Early childhood education [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Title :

Co Teacher- Early Head Start (Infants 0-3 year olds).

Reports to :

Education Coordinator

Supervises : None

Wage : Without CDA : starting wage $18.52- 5% pay increase after 90 days with review (we will pay for you to get the CDA Certificate).

With CDA (child development associate) or similar degree : starting wage $19.93 / hr- 5 % pay increase after 90 days with performance review. We pay more when you get your CDA.

Schedule : 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm, year-round position with some breaks (Christmas break, Spring break, and a couple weeks in the summer that are non-paid workdays). No weekends!

Benefits :

• Generous 403(b) 5% non match employer contribution after 90 days of employment.
• Health insurance, dental and vision (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month).
• Paid time off
• Sick Time
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development assistance

Purpose of Position :

The Co-Teacher provides children with a positive learning environment and varied experiences that will help them develop in all areas in a manner appropriate to their developmental level. The co-teacher works in collaboration with Teacher and Site Team to enhance the parent’s role as the principal influence on the child’s education and development. For this role we are looking for someone who has experience with infant care with Birth to 3 year old's.

Below are the essential duties of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

May be relocated within the SENDCAA Head Start or Early Head Start sites to best fit the program needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Program

Education

Classroom Organization

Family

Health and Safety

Other Duties

Education / Training Required :

Minimum Experience and Skills Required :

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The working conditions, environment and the physical requirements / activities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions and Environment : While performing the duties of this position, the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from children.

Physical Requirements / Activities : While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, carry, balance, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel and use equipment / materials, push, pull, lift, twist, grip, see / observe, and communicate (talk and hear). Occasionally, the employee is required to exert up to 25 pounds of force and / or less than 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Intermittently, the employee is required to exert up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Intermittently, the employee is required to jump, crawl or climb.

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