Head Start Itinerant Teacher: West Region

About the company

Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Primary/secondary education · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Develop and implement a curriculum that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of children.
• Prepare daily lesson plans that align with Head Start educational guidelines and developmental standards.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques to address the diverse needs of children, including those with special needs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration, critical thinking, and peer interaction.
• Conduct regular assessments and observations to track children's progress and adjust activities as needed.
• Observe, document, and assess children's development using program-approved assessment tools.
• Develop individualized progress plans (IPPs) for children with identified special needs in collaboration with support staff and parents.
• Collaborate with parents and other staff to support the developmental needs of each child.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress, behavior, and needs.
• Encourage parent participation in classroom activities and educational workshops.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits, as required, to build strong home-school connections.
• Create and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Organize classroom materials and maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Ensure that health, safety, and nutritional requirements are met according to program standards.
• Work collaboratively with Teacher Assistants, Family Advocates, and other Head Start staff to deliver comprehensive services.
• Attend professional development sessions, workshops, and training as required.
• Stay informed about early childhood education best practices, Head Start guidelines, and state licensing requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, health screenings, and developmental assessments.
• Follow all Head Start regulations and guidelines, including documentation of lesson plans, assessments, and parent interactions.
• Ensure the classroom is in compliance with all licensing and safety requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with 3 years experiences in an early childhood setting.
• Prior experience teaching in an early childhood setting, preferably within a Head Start or similar program.
• Experience working with diverse families and communities.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom and address the needs of children with varying abilities.
• Proficiency in using assessment tools and classroom technology.
• Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
• School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Teachers must be physically able to engage with children at their level (kneeling, sitting on the floor).
• The job involves working in a classroom environment, with active engagement in both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 50 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers.
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties.

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