Immediately Need Classroom Teacher (Head Start) in Montgomery County, PA

Job title: Classroom Teacher (Head Start)
Company: Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23
Job description: An opening exists for a Classroom Teacher ? Head Start to work within the Office of Early Childhood Services ? Head Start at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit This full-time position serves students ages 3-5 years old.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development required / Bachelor's 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 child's 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 .

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

Hourly Rate:

• Starting at $24.64/hour for Associate's Degree
• Starting at $27.36/hour for Bachelor's 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 ?
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 :
Applications can be submitted online at (Job ID: 1158). Please contact the Human Resources Office at or 610-755-9307 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.

Key Words:
Education
Preschool
School District
Montgomery County

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Expected salary: $24.64 per hour
Location: Montgomery County, PA

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