Classroom Teacher

Work Site Location: Head Start

• Post Falls

Work Schedule: 69% Full-Time (July

• June)

Excellent benefits, including retirement

Tuition assistance

Starting pay range: $20.50 - $21.50

Job Summary:

In conjunction with the North Idaho College Head Start mission, Five-Year Goals and in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations the Classroom Teacher under general direction is responsible for the implementation of developmentally appropriate Early Childhood curriculum.

Job Description linked below; (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply or go www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details);

Classroom Teacher Job Description.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education

• Level I: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development, OR Associates degree in any other field of study AND: the equivalent of a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

• Level II: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development, OR Bachelors degree in any other field of study AND: the equivalent of a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Experience

• One year experience (256 hours minimum) as a staff or volunteer in a preschool classroom with at least 10 children.

Required License and/or Certifications:

• Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professional development system.

• Meet all training and certification requirements for child care licensing and Head Start Program Performance Standards.

• Maintain current Infant/child & Adult CPR and First Aid.

• Meet terms of Statement of Agreement/ Employment Declaration.

• Pass an enhanced criminal background check including fingerprinting, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements, prior to first day of work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

• Working knowledge of computers and commonly used software for Internet and e-mail access, word processing and data collection and management.

• Positive approach to Early Childhood Development programs, health and social services.

• Demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality.

• Represent the Head Start program in the community and with other professionals, positively and with professionalism.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position.

Application materials include; resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts