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GovernmentJobs.com lists this EARLY HEAD START TEACHER (6708) opportunity in harvey, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Early Head Start Teacher
Purpose of Announcement
Examination is announced to supplement the existing employment list to fill five (5) current West Jefferson vacancies in the Department of Jefferson Community Action Programs. This employment list will also be used for future East and West Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work
Under direct supervision, the purpose of this position is to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate with other classroom teaching staff, classroom activities to ensure the educational, social/emotional, medical and nutritional requirements of the HS B-5 Program and the children are met. This position plans and implements learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of infants and toddlers, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their social emotional development, their perceptual, motor, and physical development, their understanding of language and communication. Employees in this classification perform professional and administrative work. The EHS teacher is responsible for the active supervision of all infant/toddlers and volunteers. The EHS Teacher is responsible for the daily activities of the class to provide for the overall comprehensive development of each infant and toddler and maintaining the classroom environment, communicating daily with parents concerning children's activities. Note: Employee possessing a Child Development Associate without the Infant/Toddler focus will be required to complete training in infant and toddler development prior to the completion of probation. Applicants proficient in English and Spanish (i.e., fluent in both languages) are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA).
Possession of an accredited Associate's degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education (ECE), or an equivalent education major focusing on child development, including successful completion of coursework with a specific focus on infants/toddlers (ages birth to 3 years).
Possession of an accredited Associate's degree (or higher) in any major of study, to include at least eighteen (18) credit hours relating to ECE*; PLUS: must have successful completion of coursework with a specific focus on infants/toddlers or responsible experience working with infants/toddlers at a registered school or child care center.
* Coursework relating to ECE may include courses offered in various college departments (e.g., Education, Psychology, Library Sciences, Recreation...etc.) but must address early childhood education or child development with a focus on preschool aged children. NOTE: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application. Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL) The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit. JOB POSTING NO: R DATE: 09/07/18 AMENDED 02/14/20 RE-OPENED: 12/03/21
Benefits
Vacation (Annual Leave) Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked. Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment. Sick Leave Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked. Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations. Holidays Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials. Life Insurance All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary. Extra insurance may be purchased. Medical Insurance An HMO medical insurance plan is available for employees and their dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of the premiums for dependents. A Flexible Benefits Plan Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available. Retirement Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with 10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service. Tenure Payment Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year. Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid. Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan) Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings. Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions . Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc. may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
Worksite address
harvey, LA, 70059, US
Who can apply
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