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GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES The Education and Early Childhood Development content area is an integral part of the larger system of services provided by Head Start/Early Head Start. It plays an important part in supporting the goals of the program. This position is responsible for the education and early childhood development portion of the Head Start Performance Standards. This includes working to develop an early childhood education curriculum and providing educational resources for staff and parents, ensuring compliance with performance standards and recognized best practices in the field of early childhood education. The position ensures the education and child development services are supported by staff/consultants with training and experience in areas that include the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education and family support.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Current minimum qualification is one of the following: 1. A baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education; or 2. A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework* equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with at least 500 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children. *Coursework equivalent to a major related to Early Childhood Education includes but is not limited to the following: A. Teaching Credentials: licensure or certification by the state for Pre-K teachers recognized by the local school district or state education agency as qualifying teachers to teach pre-school children in that school district or state if the individual also has at least 500 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching pre-school aged children. This typically requires a bachelor’s degree plus licensure or certification. OR B. *Coursework: No less than 30 credits within the bachelors degree in courses that focus on child development, early childhood education and curriculum, early childhood teaching and assessment, psychology, family development, health and physical development, mathematics, science, and children’s literature. Such courses may have been taken in various departments, such as Education, Home Economics, Music, Art, Library Sciences, Physical Education and Recreation, Psychology, Family Studies, and others.
CDI is an equal opportunity employer
Great benefits packet, Health insurance, paid leaves and holidays, available at first day of work.
Job Type: Full-time
COVID-19 considerations:
All Head Start and Early Head Start employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID 19 to be in compliance with the federal vaccine mandate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38,402.16 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All Head Start and Early Head Start employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID 19 to be in compliance with the federal vaccine mandate.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location