Head Start Teacher

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule.

Job Summary: 

 The Teacher plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities.  The Teacher makes social service referrals and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program.  The Teacher works in collaboration with other Head Start team members to support the goals of the program.  The position caseload, and/or center location may be reassigned as deemed necessary for program operations. 

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of the assigned classroom in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including, but not limited to, the Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Plans for and delivers high-quality instruction designed to meet individual student needs
• Actively supervises children at all times
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of child development
• Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with all stakeholders (children, families, colleagues, administrators, community)
• Commits to ongoing professional learning
• Implements high-quality formative and summative assessment techniques
• Creates a community of learners, resulting in a positive classroom culture
• Engages families in their child’s instructional program
• Seeks outside resources to support students and their families