TEACHER-LEXINGTON HEAD START CENTER

WHO WE ARE

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated, is a community-based organization that works in partnership with our local communities to deliver quality services, assistance, and opportunities to eligible customers with emphasis placed on education, employment, and developing self-sufficiency. One of our flagship programs is Head Start which provides a quality education, healthy meals, and safe playing environment for preschool-aged children to create a strong foundation to help our communities’ children thrive and succeed. We want you to join our team to help our young people prosper.

THE MISSION

The Teacher is expected to:

• Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Teach and supervise children in child development center(s) to ensure appropriate skills, knowledge, and behaviors are learned.
• Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Develop teaching plans for children, write a weekly lesson plan and review plans with the Center Coordinator.
• Document all classrooms activities; monitor the progress of children continually.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Meet with parents on a regular basis, counsel behavior problems.
• Evaluate student work and maintain student records.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Plan field trips and outdoor activities, coordinate arrangements.
• Drive and deliver assigned children to and from Center.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Center Coordinator.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Communicates effectively: Provide information to customers, supervisors, and co-workers, in-person, by phone, and email.
• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with students, parents, and Center staff.
• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, enter data, or process information.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Team Player: Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Work Ethic: A positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.
• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Available Benefits:

• Health dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• S. Degree in Early Childhood Education or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Three-years of related work experience in a state licensed childcare facility.
• Will consider an equivalent field or combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.

• Must be able to work well on a team.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.
• The ability to meet the following physical requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. 

GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER.

Please contact us at: https://www.gleamnshrc.org/menus/human-resources.html or call 864.223.8434.