Education Impact Leader (Head Start Teacher)

Who We Are: Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. (TCCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships. The agency consists of multiple programs that are created to empower people in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties of Southside Virginia. Through collaborative efforts, engaged staff and partnerships, Tri-County is able to further our missionto eliminate the violence of poverty through advocacy, empowerment and self-sufficiency. What We Are Looking For: Plans and carries out individual and group activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of preschool children and to maintain a classroom conducive to happy learning and development. Attend meetings, workshops and participate in related training when necessary. Establish good staff/parent relationships, make home visits, and provide accurate record keeping. Teachers prepare children for successful transition into the public school system. What You Will Do: - Makes referrals to Health Services Specialist, Child Development Education Specialist/Disabilities Coordinator and Family Community Partnership Specialist - Attends appropriate committee meetings, monthly parent committee meetings, staff meetings and service training and conferences. - Works in conjunction with parents to identify learning opportunities in their homes - Works to help the program meet monthly in-kind goals - Flexible in areas of work schedules, work sites and is punctual when reporting to work - Administers First Aid in absence of a nurse - Conducts daily health inspections on each child - Establishes transition experiences so children are not rushed - Maintains visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom, on the playground and on field trips - Develops consistent and clear rules as well as utilizes positive discipline when necessary - Supplies a variety of materials and planned activities to provide continuous opportunities for children to experience success - Assists in maintaining a classroom conducive to happy learning - Contributes to the maintenance of the classroom keeping interest areas labeled, well defined and accessible to children - Uses books, stories, puppets, and other experiences to reinforce positive social behavior - Assists in keeping equipment and materials clean and in good condition at all times - Works with staff and parents to maintain a quality program and maintains confidentiality concerning children, families, and records - Contacts the Family Services Staff after a child is absent for two consecutive days. - Encourage parent participation daily and sends monthly calendars and menus to parents. - Responsible for establishing and maintaining good parent relationships through frequent parent contact/parent newsletters, at least one per month - Models, respects, and helps children demonstrate and appreciation of others - Participate in and facilitates activities for the I Am Moving I Am Learning Project What We Are Seeking: - Must have Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Prefer Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field - Experience in working with pre-school age children preferred - Proficient in written and verbal communications - Must have access to own vehicle and a valid Virginia Drivers License - Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification with three months of employment - Must have a physical exam completed prior to employment and renewed every two years thereafter - Must have a tuberculosis (TB) screening What We Offer: - Bi-weekly Pay - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - Company Paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance - Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Paid Vacation Time - Paid Sick Time - Paid Holidays - 401K Plan - 401K Plan Matching up to 6% Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Virginia Works (Departamento de Desarrollo y Avance de la Fuerza Laboral de Virginia) es un empleador/programa que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Las ayudas y servicios auxiliares estn disponibles a pedido para personas con discapacidades.