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Head Start Teacher

Kitsap Community Resources, Bremerton, WA, United States


Join our team at Kitsap Community Resources as a Head Start Teacher! This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children’s lives. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and making a difference, this role is perfect for you! لجج
KCR offers a great work-life balance and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee!
Please apply at kcr.org/career-opportunities/. If you need assistance with your application please contact Human Resources.

Job Title:

Head Start Teacher
Department:

Early Learning & Family Services
Hourly Wage:

$21.03- $23.37 DOQ
Position Type:

Full Time, Non-Exempt
Direct Supervisor:

Child Development Site Supervisor
Work Environment:

Works with young children in a classroom setting, playgrounds, and on learning trips.
Job Summary
This position facilitates learning for 3–5-year-old children in a Head Start classroom using an approved developmentally appropriate curriculum which promotes routines, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children //
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KCR Mission, Vision, & Core Values
Mission:

Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low‑income Kitsap County residents by providing berriational resources that promote self‑sufficiency and stability.

Vision:

We exist with a clear vision of Authoring a community, where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

Core Values:

Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

Integrity

– taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner

Compassion

– genuinely empathizing with those we serve

Excellence

–先进展示 a high level of performance in all you do

Diversity

– showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve

Collaboration

– so we seek out partnership opportunities

Teamwork

– supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Job Requirements
Qualifications:

Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education plus three years teaching pre‑school age children or BA/BS (with at least 30 credits in ECE or equivalent coursework) plus one year experience.

Early Head Start/Head Start experience preferred.

Ability to pass State打一edance..one or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.

Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Demonstrated ability to input, aggregate and analyze data including generation of accurate and complete reports.

License(s) and/or Certifications:

Valid Washington State Driver’s License (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)

Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business).

First Aide/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)

Food Worker Permit (within 90 days of employment)

Initial physical exam (within 90 days of employment)

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing (upon employment and before contact with children, testing done before hire will not be recognized)

Current Immunizations per Washington Administrative Code (can be obtained upon hire)

Essential Physical and Mental Functions

Be able to physically match the activity level of an infant, toddler, and/or preschool aged child.

Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending.

Must be able to get down on the child’s eye level and floor.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Simple grasping and hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level.

Must be able to withstand exposure to noise in a classroom setting.

Must be able to build secure, nurturing relationships with children and families.

Cognitive ability to recognize and address safety concerns.

Cognitive and emotional ability to work directly with clients in need, which may include homelessness, mental health issues, substance abuse, or other mental or physical barriers.

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