New River Community College
Part-Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher
New River Community College, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Part‑Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher
Position Title:
Part‑Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence in Kansas City, Kansas. It provides home‑based and center‑based services to pregnant women and children ages birth to five, with the largest program being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is a member of the Educare Learning Network, a national initiative that supports high‑quality programs, public policy improvement, and comprehensive care for the first five years of life.
The Part‑Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher works in partnership with the Early Head Start/Head Start Teacher to plan, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive educational program. The Associate Teacher helps create developmentally appropriate classroom activities, supports individualized lesson plans for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years, and collaborates with the teaching team to maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
Job Duties High Quality Teaching Practices
Ensure child safety by maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe classroom, conducting authorized emergency procedures, and actively supervising children at all times.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities that support each child’s Individual Education Plan, using the High Scope Curriculum with the co‑teacher and teacher aide.
Support positive social relationships, self‑image, success experiences, and conflict resolution skills through Conscious Discipline.
Utilize the continuity of care model to support children and families in developing safe, secure attachments.
Intensive Family Engagement
Partner with families to build mutually respectful, goal‑oriented relationships that support strong parent‑child bonds and family well‑being.
Interact with families through regular classroom contact, interdisciplinary meetings, child and family reviews, family conferences, and home visits.
Provide monthly family engagement activities based on children and families’ interests.
Data Utilization
Complete necessary paperwork: developmental assessments, lesson plans, parent information, incident/accident reports, attendance, USDA meal counts.
Observe, assess, and document each child’s skills, behavior, growth, and development.
Develop individualized learning opportunities for each child based on assessment data.
Understand the referral process to Part B and Part C and alert the interdisciplinary team when screenings indicate concerns.
Use classroom and school data to improve teaching practice and ensure school readiness.
Maintain complete, accurate, confidential child files and portfolios.
Professional Development
Collaborate with coworkers during team planning sessions and support implementation of best practices.
Participate in ongoing professional development, coaching, and reflective supervision activities.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide support for families with diverse backgrounds and needs.
Other Responsibilities
Follow all Head Start regulations, state and local childcare licensing regulations, and Project Eagle/Educare philosophy and curriculum.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field; OR a degree in an unrelated field with at least 9 early childhood credits and willingness to complete further education to reach a total of 30 credits within 3 years; OR CDA or Early Childhood certificate and 12 early childhood credits and 2 years experience with willingness to complete further education to achieve an Associate degree within 3 years.
Certification:
CPR and First Aid Certification (or become certified within 30 days of employment, paid for by employer).
Experience:
1 year in early childhood education; must pass a background check including fingerprinting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
Experience working in an Early Head Start center‑based program.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high‑quality, developmentally appropriate care and education.
Experience with early intervention and children with special needs.
Experience implementing curriculum and using assessment data for instructional purposes.
Experience with research partnerships.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards (demonstrated by application materials).
Bilingual Spanish/English.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Employment Details
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Anticipated Starting Salary:
$22.28/hr
Work Environment:
Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
Application Instructions To learn more and apply online, please visit
Job Details
or go to
https://careers.kumc.edu/
and search for position number JR009392.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any submissions via email or other websites will not be reviewed.
About KU Medical Center The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education programs. KU Medical Center also advances health sciences through research, provides state‑of‑the‑art patient care, and works with communities throughout Kansas to improve health.
Benefits KU Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, generous retirement contributions, and other resources to improve health and well‑being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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Part‑Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence in Kansas City, Kansas. It provides home‑based and center‑based services to pregnant women and children ages birth to five, with the largest program being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is a member of the Educare Learning Network, a national initiative that supports high‑quality programs, public policy improvement, and comprehensive care for the first five years of life.
The Part‑Time Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher works in partnership with the Early Head Start/Head Start Teacher to plan, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive educational program. The Associate Teacher helps create developmentally appropriate classroom activities, supports individualized lesson plans for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years, and collaborates with the teaching team to maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
Job Duties High Quality Teaching Practices
Ensure child safety by maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe classroom, conducting authorized emergency procedures, and actively supervising children at all times.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities that support each child’s Individual Education Plan, using the High Scope Curriculum with the co‑teacher and teacher aide.
Support positive social relationships, self‑image, success experiences, and conflict resolution skills through Conscious Discipline.
Utilize the continuity of care model to support children and families in developing safe, secure attachments.
Intensive Family Engagement
Partner with families to build mutually respectful, goal‑oriented relationships that support strong parent‑child bonds and family well‑being.
Interact with families through regular classroom contact, interdisciplinary meetings, child and family reviews, family conferences, and home visits.
Provide monthly family engagement activities based on children and families’ interests.
Data Utilization
Complete necessary paperwork: developmental assessments, lesson plans, parent information, incident/accident reports, attendance, USDA meal counts.
Observe, assess, and document each child’s skills, behavior, growth, and development.
Develop individualized learning opportunities for each child based on assessment data.
Understand the referral process to Part B and Part C and alert the interdisciplinary team when screenings indicate concerns.
Use classroom and school data to improve teaching practice and ensure school readiness.
Maintain complete, accurate, confidential child files and portfolios.
Professional Development
Collaborate with coworkers during team planning sessions and support implementation of best practices.
Participate in ongoing professional development, coaching, and reflective supervision activities.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide support for families with diverse backgrounds and needs.
Other Responsibilities
Follow all Head Start regulations, state and local childcare licensing regulations, and Project Eagle/Educare philosophy and curriculum.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field; OR a degree in an unrelated field with at least 9 early childhood credits and willingness to complete further education to reach a total of 30 credits within 3 years; OR CDA or Early Childhood certificate and 12 early childhood credits and 2 years experience with willingness to complete further education to achieve an Associate degree within 3 years.
Certification:
CPR and First Aid Certification (or become certified within 30 days of employment, paid for by employer).
Experience:
1 year in early childhood education; must pass a background check including fingerprinting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
Experience working in an Early Head Start center‑based program.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high‑quality, developmentally appropriate care and education.
Experience with early intervention and children with special needs.
Experience implementing curriculum and using assessment data for instructional purposes.
Experience with research partnerships.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards (demonstrated by application materials).
Bilingual Spanish/English.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Employment Details
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Anticipated Starting Salary:
$22.28/hr
Work Environment:
Ability to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
Application Instructions To learn more and apply online, please visit
Job Details
or go to
https://careers.kumc.edu/
and search for position number JR009392.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any submissions via email or other websites will not be reviewed.
About KU Medical Center The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education programs. KU Medical Center also advances health sciences through research, provides state‑of‑the‑art patient care, and works with communities throughout Kansas to improve health.
Benefits KU Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, generous retirement contributions, and other resources to improve health and well‑being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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