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Title: Head Start Teacher – Merle Hay 2 - 997884

Position Number: 997884

Unit/Department: Drake Head Start

FTE: Full-time (9-month)

Department Summary:

The Mission of Head Start and Early Head Start is a noble one: “better preparing young children and their families for life experiences now and in the future.” Drake University Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5, in classroom settings, home-based programs, & childcare partner locations.

Drake University offers great benefits, including generous tuition waiver and tuition exchange benefits. If you, your partner/spouse, or dependent children are interested in pursuing a degree, these are wonderful benefits.

Job Summary:

Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a classroom Teacher at our Merle Hay Mall location. This position will lead a preschool class and teacher's associate in daily activities in the classroom. Head Start Teachers develop, implement, and evaluate early childhood developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice. This position consists of working directly with children and families with time spent completing required documentation.

All Drake Head Start employees must assure compliance with Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local regulations and rules, confidentiality of all documents maintained in the department, and promote Head Start philosophy and initiatives.

This is a 9 month, full-time, position that typically works August through May each year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with Early Childhood endorsement, or Early Childhood Special Education.

• One-year experience in early childhood environment required. Ability to pass all state child care licensing requirements.

• Current driver's license and ability to be insured by University's insurance carrier.

• Prompt and regular attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current teaching license with special education endorsement.

• Head Start/Early Head Start experience.

Job Duties:

25% - Maintain children's files, check off forms at admission, file them and check annually for licensing. Document and monitor children's progress to evaluate appropriateness of curriculum to meet children's developmental needs. Create and maintain accurate, confidential reports and records within applicable regulations and performance standards. - (Essential)

25% - Conduct instruction by following lesson plan while adapting plan to meet individual learning styles. Create a developmentally appropriate environment where children are comfortable enough to verbalize feelings, question, explore, experiment and problem solve. Support children's social-emotional development. Promote successful classroom performance for each student. - (Essential)

15% - Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality. Establish rapport and trust with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors in order to respond to children's environmental needs. Ensure the coordination of health issues of child and family with designated nurse. - (Essential)

15% - Supervise staff in the development and implementation of the curriculum and in maintaining a safe, orderly and quality work environment. Ensure an organized, clean classroom and present interesting ideas and activities to share with children. - (Essential)

10% - Supervise Food Program at center level to insure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Participate in mealtime activities by assisting with serving food, eating with the children, and cleaning up after meals. - (Essential)

5% - Conduct initial and ongoing family home visits and socializations (if applicable). Travel for business purposes within service area. - (Essential)

5% - Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local regulations, rules and requirements compliance. Maintain strict confidentiality of all records and documents. Maintain department records and reports in a secure manner. Continue professional growth by attending classes and workshops, reading new materials, and contributing resources to the program. Represent Drake University and Drake University Head Start in a professional manner. Treat clients, co-workers, staff, parents and community members with respect and civility, and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everyone at all times. React to change productively, maintain prompt and regular attendance, and perform all other duties as assigned. Promote Head Start philosophy and initiatives. - (Essential)

Salary & Benefits:

The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2024) (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/) .

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/) .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be asked to complete the online application and attach a resume/cv and cover letter. If you require any assistance during the application process or have questions about this opportunity, please contact us at jobs@drake.edu .

Review of Applications Begins: A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.