JOB POSTING Tri-County Virginia, OIC is seeking the following

JOB POSTING
Tri-County Virginia, OIC is seeking the following positions to join our Apple Country Head Start
program that serves children ages 3-5 in Clarke County, Frederick County and Winchester City.
Teacher
Position Summary: The Teacher is responsible to plan and deliver a developmentally appropriate
curriculum for children in Apple Country Head Start. The primary role of the Teacher is to create a safe
and healthy environment that fosters children learning and growth within social-emotional, intellectual,
communication, and physical developmental domains. This person is responsible for working in
collaboration with parents/families and staff. Teachers complete all necessary classroom documentation.
Qualifications: The minimum qualification for this position is an associate degree in Early Childhood
Education or coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience
teaching preschool-age children. A Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. The
Teacher must have transportation means for his/her duties involving travel. This person will have
previous preschool experience.
He/she will possess exceptional knowledge and skills in:
- Early care and learning
- Classroom leadership and management
- Curriculum planning experience with 3-5 year olds
- Child assessment
- Positive interaction with children and families
- Health and safety of children
- Clear and effective oral and written communication
- Organization
- Maintaining confidentiality
For job position details and application go to www.acheadstart.org. All applicants are required to submit
an application and letter of intent along with three references. All applicants must pass criminal
background checks and have no prior convictions. Bi-lingual and advanced degree preferred.
A letter of intent, application, and three references should be mailed to:
Apple Country Head Start
Attn: Admin. Assistant
444 Shady Elm Road
Winchester, VA 22602
Deadline for Submission:
October 31, 2014 by 4:00pm
Apple Country Head Start is an equal opportunity employer.