Head Start Teacher Job at Missouri Valley Community Action Agency, Sedalia, MO

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  • Missouri Valley Community Action Agency
  • Sedalia, MO

Job Description

Do you like to work with 3 to 5 year old kids? Do you like to make a difference in their lives? Do you want to see them learn and meet their goals? Well we have an opportunity for you! We have a Lead Teacher open at our Head Start!

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is Required.

The Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum and planning developmentally appropriate individual activities in a safe, healthy learning environment. Services are provided within the context of the family, its culture and the community. This position has ongoing supervision of the classroom Teacher Assistant and other staff as assigned

This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals.

Essential Functions:
Promote positive work environment
Plan for purchase classroom materials within the yearly budget
Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground during group sessions
Participate in scheduled center staff meetings
Develop and implement development and implementations study themes lesson plans based on individual children’s developmental level, interests and learning goals
Document required information on weekly progress report
Conduct appropriate number of family visits
Maintain Confidentiality.
Reliable attendance.
Demonstrate ability to organize and manage time effectively
Provide information to parent committees on a regular basis
Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file
Support family efforts to access community resources
Provide transition information
Physically able and willing to participate in all children’s activities
Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines
Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment
Screening, assessment, and observation
Observe and document child’s progress and maintain appropriate records
Provide program information to community organizations
Establish and maintain professional relationships
Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers and document their contributions
Access community resources to extend learning opportunities with field trips and visitors
Demonstrate interest in farthing formal education to meet Federal degree mandates
Identify own professional growth needs and develop a plan to achieve them such as CLASS
Stay current in knowledge of child development by participant in education training opportunities

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is Required.

MVCAA offers a choice different tiers for medical, dental and vision plans with low premiums, to fit you and your family’s preferences. In addition, MVCAA’s include a generous 403b retirement plan that provides 50% match of what you contribute into the plan. MVCAA also offers annual leave, sick leave and paid holidays as well MVCAA offers many other benefits and community support.

MVCAA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This salary is based on having a Bachelor's Degree.

This position would start employment August 2025.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time,

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