Hualapai Nsn is hiring: Teacher in Hyde Park Township

OPEN IN-HOUSE (5 DAYS)

JOB TITLE: Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Hualapai Head Start

SALARY: $25 Hr.

OPENING DATE: January 23, 2025

CLOSING DATE: January 29, 2025

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Head Start Director, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children, in addition to part-time classroom teacher duties which include developing and implementing individual educational plans for children. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes as deemed necessary for program operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends all required training and workshops to include but not limited to 15 hours of classroom focused professional development.
• Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards.
• Responsible for the weekly preparations of daily lesson plans, which includes objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers, and visitors in the classroom.
• Develops an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs.
• Documents daily child observations into TSG and meets the 3 checkpoints for the year on every child.
• Required to have knowledge on Head Start curriculum (Creative, Second Steps, and Hatch).
• Schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families, and staff.
• Prepares and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment for children.
• Provides sufficient and appropriate outdoor time daily for children.
• Develops individual training plans for all staff supervised.
• Contributes to the collection of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Performs other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• An Associate degree in early childhood education;
• An associate degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children; or
• A Baccalaureate degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education.
• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate both written and orally.
• Ability to follow directions from both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate with families and children in a positive manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Other:

• Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, and the public.
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday.
• Must pass a background investigation and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year experience of working with preschool-aged children.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a completed Employment Application to: Human Resources Department, Attn: Sonja Crozier, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928)769-1191, or call (928)769-2215/2216 for information. To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00PM on the closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

PREFERENCE:

All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with Public Law 88-355.

THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM

Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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