Date Posted: February 2nd, 2024
Applications accepted until filled
THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS AVAILABLE:
Job Title: Teacher
Primary Office Location: Neosho Head Start
Job Status: Full-Time
Minimum Starting Wage: $18.
80 - $25.
66 (Depending on Education & Experience)
Job Number: T-NHS02-02
Insurance Benefits: Yes
Employee Referral: Yes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The Head Start Teacher must have at least one of the following: (a) An Associate or
Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education OR; (b) An Associate degree in a
field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early
childhood education, with experience teaching pre-school age children OR; (c) A Baccalaureate
or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood
education with experience teaching pre-school age children; OR (d) A Baccalaureate degree in
any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Head Start Teacher plans, organizes, and implements the operational and physical aspects of
the Head Start classroom; including setting up the classroom and developing lesson plans to
implement the educational program.
The Head Start Teacher works with children, parents, and
staff to ensure that education and early childhood development activities are conducted in
accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as program and agency requirements.
Ensures compliance with Missouri Child Care Licensing requirements and state law regarding
the mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Head Start classes operate on a nine-month
academic year, with the summer off.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete list of duties and responsibilities for this position may be viewed at www.
escswa.
org,
Employment, Career Description, Head Start, Teacher, or contact Human Resources at (417)
627-2025.
TO APPLY, submit application/resume and transcript to:
Human Resource Dept.
302 S.
Joplin Ave.
Joplin, MO 64801
Email To: careers@escswa.
org
Applications available at www.
escswa.
org or by calling 417-627-2025
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