Early Head Start Co-Lead Teacher (1-3 Year Old) *$1,500 Bonus* - Job at St. Joseph Academy in Milwaukee, WI

Early Head Start Co-Lead Teacher (1-3 Year Old) *$1,500 Bonus*

$1,500 BONUS

Milwaukee, WI

Posted 30 months ago

Position No Longer Available

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Job Description

Position Summary: The Early Head Start Lead Teacher (EHST) is responsible for the daily programming for children enrolled at St. Joseph Academy in the Early Head Start program. The role includes providing developmentally appropriate practices and high quality early care and education. The EHST ensures that the needs of children and their families are understood and communicated as the primary SJA liaison. The EHST will have strong knowledge of working with children from birth to age three in order to adapt curriculum and expectations as they loop with the children served. The EHST implements the early childhood program within local, state and federal guidelines, rules, regulations and laws, Wisconsin licensing, Federal Early Head Start Standards, and accreditation standards.

Position Reports to: ECEC Director

Qualifications:

BA degree in early childhood education or related field preferred (Staff meeting minimum requirement of an Early Childhood Associates Degree, Child Development Associate (CDA) or successful completion of 12 college credits in Infant/Toddler early childhood education)
2+ years experience within early care working in a licensed childcare setting working with from birth to three years.
Bilingual speaker (Spanish) preferred
Knowledge of Early Head Start standards
Exemplary interpersonal, collaborative, and planning skills
Interest and ability to support children and their families
Ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions
Ability to work cooperatively with people in and outside of the Education/Childcare Services department
Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and effectively interact with children, their family members, management, and staff members
Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others
Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding tasks under critical timeframes

Equipment Used: Office equipment: personal computers, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier

Physical and Mental Requirements: Must have ability to sit (25%), walk/stand (75%), routinely throughout the shift. Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 lbs. Must have functional senses/manual dexterity to carry out the job; communicate effectively; and use of office equipment. Must have the ability to deal effectively with the stress of managing emergency/critical situations and multiple tasks.

Environmental Conditions:

Performs duties with exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care children, and occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of the children and seasonal exposure to high humidity, heat and cold due to the internal and external environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

Position No Longer Available

Job Summary

Company

St. Joseph Academy

Start Date

ASAP

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Work Hours (i.e. shift)

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Salary and Benefits

$14.00-$15.00 hourly

Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life AD&D/PTO/Holiday Pay/403(b) eligible

Required Education

Associate Degree

Required Experience

1 to 2 years