Early Head Start Teacher

  • Huntington
  • Pathfinder Services
Company: Pathfinder Services

Location: Huntington, IN

Category: Early Head Start Teacher

Starting Wage: $16.22-$21.38/hr based on education

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30a-4:30p (40hr)

Job Code: KK083

As the Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher, you are responsible for planning and executing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the children enrolled at Pathfinder Kids Kampus. In this position you will partner with families and peers to provide individualized and multicultural programming in the classroom and at home during home visits. You will be responsible for completing developmental assessments for each enrolled student as well as assisting the family with mutually agreed upon goals. As the EHS Teacher you are responsible for following and implementing all Indiana Child Care Licensing Guidelines, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcome Framework, NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards, and Paths to Quality Regulations.

Pathfinder Services is dedicated to strengthening people and strengthening communities through the inclusion of people of all abilities.

Benefits: (if applicable)
  • Competitive pay and paid training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Growth opportunities
  • Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid - Basic Life, STD, LTD
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan- Employer match up to 5%
Pathfinder Perks - We Care About YOU:
  • Virgin Pulse Wellness Platform Incentives available to all employees
  • Employer-Sponsored Financial Benefit through PayActiv
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free Sessions for employees and Immediate household members
  • Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic - provides healthcare for babies, children, and adolescents in the community who have a minor illness.
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Person Center Thinking Training
  • Verizon Wireless Discount
  • YMCA Discount
Pathfinder Values: People First - Integrity - Contribution - Growth - Empowerment

Requirements

Preferred Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of an infant/toddler CDA or 120 hours specific to infant/toddler development. Or Associate or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field
  • Staff hired with a degree in a related field have four months to complete CDA coursework equivalent to 120 hours of infant/toddler specific training.
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Basic language, written, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to support people with disabilities
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed
  • Valid driver's license, and safe driving record
  • Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language
  • Essential physical skills: be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull against potential resistance, and be able to implement CPR and First Aid when needed.