Job Description
Summary Ideal Learning Academies of Louisville’s purpose is to provide safe and loving childcare to families in need by creating safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate settings that foster the children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Currently operating the Auburndale Learning Academy location, our facilities provide Reggio-inspired, year-round Head Start and Early Head Start services through Greater Louisville Head Start and wrap around care to children and their families.
Now hiring at Auburndale Learning Academy located at 7604 Third Street Road, Louisville, KY 40214:
The Early Head Start Teacher is an early childhood educator responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age. The educator will work with their partner educator to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with up to 8 children. The educator, along with families and colleagues, works to achieve meaningful progress of each child along their own unique developmental path and toward Greater Louisville Head Start (GLHS) school readiness goals.
Duties The Teacher will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions , and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position.
- Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families, internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement child-centered daily routine, curriculum and learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions.
- Follow the program curriculum providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands-on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group.
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment in accordance with Early Head Start and day care licensing requirements.
- Implement Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities.
- Invite parent involvement in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education.
- Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child's development and education.
- Work with a partner teacher to schedule and complete two home visits per year and at least two parent-teacher conferences per year.
- Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation (e.g., daily reporting on infant sleep, eating and elimination).
- Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and record keeping for successful individual and program planning.
- Participate in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements - High school diploma or GED
- Infant/Toddler CDA OR AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field (or must agree to complete one of these requirements within 2 years of hire. Tuition assistance is available.)
- Physical exams and background checks are required for this position.
- State-issued ID (valid driver's license preferred)
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to lift, pull, push or otherwise exert force up to 50lbs.
- Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Computer literacy skills, including MS Office applications, basic data systems, and internet navigation.
- Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Salary is based on education and experience.
Ideal Learning Academy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Benefits - Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Long distance,