Co-Lead Head Start Teacher - Job at St. Joseph Academy in Milwaukee, WI

Co-Lead Head Start Teacher

Milwaukee, WI

Posted 8 months ago

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Job Description

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

Position Reports to: ECEC Director

Qualifications:

Associates Degree preferred
2+ years’ experience within early care working in a licensed childcare setting
Bilingual speaker (Spanish) preferred
Experience in Head Start program preferred
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

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

1 to 3 years