Minimum Qualifications Teacher I (Base Salary of $44,816) – Requires an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or an equivalent field or course of study; or must have a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA)/State-awarded certificate that meets the requirements for a CDA or demonstrate that she/he has completed all prerequisites for a CDA/State-awarded preschool certificate and be enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Child Development, or a related field within three (3) years.
Teacher II (Base Salary of $47,057) – Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or an equivalent field or course of study to a major relating to ECE and experience teaching preschool children.
Requires acceptable criminal and child protective services background checks, and ability to obtain certification in Medication Administration, CPR and First Aid.
Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record.
Requires an initial physical examination to include drug testing and screening for tuberculosis, and periodic reexaminations to ensure the incumbent poses no significant health risk to the participants in the Head Start Program.
Must assist with childcare during special events, which may include evenings and weekends.
This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.Supplemental Information Thorough knowledge of early childhood development, teaching strategies, best practices, learning theories, and educational principles. General knowledge of CPR and first aid.General knowledge of personal computers, computer software, and tablets. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage and report data accurately and efficiently. Ability to have a positive relationship with children, staff and others from diverse backgrounds, including children with special needs. Capacity to work effectively and positively with parents to improve the quality of life of their children while promoting school readiness and parent engagement. Ability to detect signs of child abuse or neglect. Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity. Ability to work as a team player and interact/assist other employees as necessary.
This position is considered to be essential (County designation as ALPHA). As an ALPHA employee, you may be expected to remain at your worksite or to report following an emergency in order to respond to the needs of the citizens of York County. You may be asked to perform functions not customarily part of your normal duties but which would not require you to have extraordinary skills nor pose a health/safety risk. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including copiers, laptops, IPads, computer software, tablets, Smartboards, etc. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree. In working with and caring for the children, there is constant standing and walking, bending, stooping, climbing on the recreational equipment, and occasionally running and crawling while playing with the children. Must be able to sit on the floor with children, push and pull of toys and wagons, and sometimes lift children weighing around 40 – 55 lbs. when necessary. For a more detailed description: View Document
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Benefits
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for Headstart employees to include medical, dental and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays, and paid leave. ?