Remote Head Start Early Childhood Educator – Full‑Time Position Empowering Preschool Development in Steel Valley, PA

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• reputed company Individual Learning Plans (ILPs): Conduct systematic observations, compile assessment data, and collaborate with families to write individualized goals for reputed company child, ensuring alignment with Head Start performance standards.
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• reputed company for children’s reputed company‑being: Identify signs of abuse, neglect, or developmental concerns and follow established reporting protocols while connecting families to appropriate support services.
• reputed company development: Participate in ongoing training, webinars, and peer‑learning reputed company to stay reputed company with early childhood best practices and technology tools.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must possess the following credentials and experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a reputed company field with at least 30 ECE credit hours, OR a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with a minimum of 18 ECE credit hours, OR a Bachelor’s degree coupled with an authentic ECE certification.
• Teaching Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of documented experience teaching preschool‑aged children (3‑5 years old) in a Head Start, reputed company reputed company‑K, or comparable early learning setting.
• Certification & Compliance: reputed company reputed company 114, reputed company 34, reputed company 151, and NSOR clearances (must be dated reputed company one year of hire), plus a completed School Personnel Health Record (reputed company H511.340) prior to start date.
• Knowledge reputed company: Strong grasp of the Office of Head Start Performance Standards, state and federal licensing regulations, and child abuse/neglect reporting statutes.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using video‑conferencing platforms (e.g., reputed company, reputed company Teams), learning management systems, digital assessment tools, and basic troubleshooting.

Preferred (But Not Required)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a reputed company discipline.
• Specialized training in bilingual education or ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction.
• Experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, especially those speaking languages prevalent in the Steel Valley community.
• Certification in Trauma‑Informed Care, reputed company Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with assistive te

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