Teacher Head Start

A vacancy exists for aTeacherï½ Head Start to work within the Office of Early Childhood Services ï½ Head Start at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! This full-time position serves students ages 3-5 years old.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development required/Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education with ECE certification preferred.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in harmony with administrative instructional and non-instructional personnel.
• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement early childhood curriculum students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and conduct assessments that are appropriate to the developmental age levels in the class.
• Organize the space in the classroom to make the best use of materials and activities available to provide maximum benefit to the children and maintain safety standards.
• Establish rules appropriate to a childs developmental level using Positive Behavior Support Strategies and exercise authority to handle classroom emergencies.
• Coordinate related services with classroom activities (provide orientation and training for classroom team members).
• Inventory maintain and request materials and equipment.
• Complete applicable paperwork requirements (special education documents program documents progress monitoring and data collection forms etc.) within specific timelines.
• Facilitate communication between staff administration and families.
• Attend staff meetings and recommended in-service trainings to improve skills.
• Participate in applicable due process procedures.
• Adhere to and implement MCIU policies procedures and directives. This includes the guidelines for all applicable programs (Pre-K Counts Early Intervention Child Care Keystone STARS and Head Start).

Location:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Head Start program has classrooms located throughout Montgomery County PA. More information on the Head Start program and locations can be found at The specific vacancy is for our MCIU Head Start classroom located at The Learning Academy (1605 W. Main St. Norristown PA 19401).

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7.5 hours/day 10 months (188 days/year)

Hourly Rate:

• Starting at $26.32/hour for Associates Degree
• Starting at $29.22/hour for Bachelors Degree

About Us:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit a regional educational service agency provides dynamic visionary leadership and effective efficient services for constituent school districts schools and students.

Why Should You Apply
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include

• Health and wellness benefits including medical dental prescription vision and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online at contact the Human Resources Office at cor if you have any questions or need assistance.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race color religious creed national origin sex age or disability.

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