Douglass Community Services, Inc. is currently hiring for a variety of positions to work in a rewarding Early Childhood Classroom Environment. We are looking to grow our programs with enthusiastic people who are passionate about using innovative approaches to empower others for lifelong success.

Education Administrator–Hannibal, MO

Starting Salary: $18.01/hr.

Full Time /Exempt

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

A BS Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or a Bachelor’s Degree plus an Infant/Toddler CDA is required. Experience teaching pre-school children is highly preferred. Must be able to successfully obtain CLASS certification within 6 months of hire. Familiarity with training issues is helpful, as in knowledge of Performance standards related to all aspects of the Head Start program.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing support necessary to partner staff to ensure all children are provided with a safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable, and secure learning environment that promotes confidence through varied experiences, supporting the continuum of children’s growth and development. This will include the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child; ensuring that parents are supported in their role as the child’s primary teacher. Plans and administers the Education component of the Head Start Program consistent with the Head Start Performance standards and federal/state/local regulations. This encompasses all program curricula and early childhood developmental services. Assures staff provide early identification and remediation of educational needs of children, capacity building activities, support, training and staff development in areas that promote early childhood practices. Through interactions with staff, fosters leadership throughout the organization by empowering and supporting others. Provides supportive, respectful interactions with all staff.

Join Our Team

What we offer: Comprehensive benefit plans including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account; plus, free life insurance; 401k retirement plan with annual employer contribution; a work/life balance that includes generous amounts of paid time-off, 14 paid holidays, a long paid winter/holiday break; tuition assistance and professional development with lots of opportunities for advancement; a health & wellness culture; business casual work environment; drug-free work environment, and much more!!

Search openings and apply online at douglassonline.org

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