November 7, 2024

Wyoming Child and Family Development

Torrington

FULL TIME

Teacher Head Start

POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc: Torrington Learning Center is now scheduling interviews for a Teacher Head Start This is a full-time salaried position with a base hourly rate of $21.98. We offer a full benefits package, no weekends, most major holidays off as well as an extended winter holiday break.   For more information, please contact the Center Directors Lacy at ljudkins@wyomingchild.org or Jessica at jessrorher@wyomingchild.org or call 307-532-7068.   For more details on the job description or to submit an application, please visit: www.wyomingchild.org. ." Application Deadline: 11-22-2024. We look forward to visiting with you! “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
Job Summary:
To provide a developmentally appropriate early childhood education program which will facilitate the growth of children toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness.
Required Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to work well with 3 - 5 year old children and their families, including those with special needs and those that speak languages other than English.
Must be well organized and able to problem solve.
Must have the interpersonal skills necessary to work with diverse families, community groups and staff.
Must possess proper stress management techniques.
Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.
English/Spanish Bilingual preferred.

Education and Experience:

Prefer a Baccalaureate or advanced degree or a minimum Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education preferred. Wyoming Child & Family will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
If the Teacher does not meet the afore mentioned qualifications, he or she will need to submit an Education Plan for approval, by the Executive Director or his/her designee, detailing the plan to obtain a degree/endorsement in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
Be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.
Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.

Transportation staff must:

Able to tolerate possible exposure to biohazards, i.e., body fluids, etc.
Ability to recognize mechanical problems that would require stopping of bus to prevent damage or potential accident while driving.
Able to read gauges on dash of bus and recognize indicator of problems.
Able to tolerate possible gas and diesel fumes.
Able to tolerate dust and gravel.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32,349.43 per year
Benefits: