Head Start Teacher

Would you like to become a member of a nationally recognized early childhood education program? Join our team!

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. is currently seeking Head Start Teachers to support our Head Start/Early Head Start program. Position responsibilities include planning and conducting classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for children; performing classroom teaching duties; responsibility for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children; providing direction for Teacher Assistants and parent volunteers; and promoting parent involvement in the classroom.

Candidates must have:

• A working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood education.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct classroom activities.
• Ability to work with staff, children and parents.
• BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and three years teaching preschool
  children.
• Must successfully obtain the Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification and Safe Food Handlers certificate and updates as required.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

*Per program policies a health exam, clear tuberculosis screen, Hepatitis A vaccination and background check are required for hire.