EHS Teacher @ Union St, Pottawatomie County

EHS Teacher @ Union St, Pottawatomie County (58573) 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking Early Head Start Teachers for its Union Street location in Pottawatomie County. The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children.Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence. We Offer Competitive compensation Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid contributions Life insurance & long term disability insurance 401(k) savings plan Tuition assistance Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks Education/Experience Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related degree with six (6) class in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Childhood Development (CD); OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent License Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to a motor vehicle with acceptable liability insurance CPR certified (preferred) Knowledge Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment; Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required; Community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services; Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards. It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.The conditions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. A Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and consistent with the Head Start / Early Head Start Policies and Procedures Policy manual. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Other Job function Other Industries Individual and Family Services #J-18808-Ljbffr