Help children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning with North Idaho College Head Start. As a Classroom Teacher at the Julien Bucher Center in Bonner's Ferry, you'll create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where young children develop the skills they need to thrive. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll make a meaningful impact on children and families while supporting the Head Start mission of promoting school readiness and family success.
In this role, you'll plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences using the program curriculum, complete child screenings and assessments, maintain accurate documentation, and support each child's individual growth. You'll build strong partnerships with families through regular communication, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences while collaborating with Family Advocates, supervisors, and specialists to ensure children receive the support they need. You'll also participate in professional development, mentor new staff and volunteers, and contribute to the daily success of the center.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education, values teamwork, and builds positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community partners. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, uses technology effectively for communication and documentation, maintains professionalism and confidentiality, and represents North Idaho College Head Start with integrity and compassion.
If you're ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children and their families, we encourage you to apply.
Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement
3 personal days per year
8 sick days per year
9 paid holidays
Tuition assistance
Job Description linked below: (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details);
Classroom Teacher Job Description.docx
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Level I: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development, OR Associates degree in any other field of study AND: the equivalent of a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Level II: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development, OR Bachelors degree in any other field of study AND: the equivalent of a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
Experience:
•One year experience (256 hours minimum) as a staff or volunteer in a preschool classroom with at least 10 children.
Required License and/or Certifications:
•Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professional development system.
•Meet all training and certification requirements for child care licensing and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
•Maintain current Infant/child & Adult CPR and First Aid.
•Pass an enhanced criminal background check including fingerprinting, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements, prior to first day of work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
•Working knowledge of computers and commonly used software for Internet and e-mail access, word processing and data collection and management.
•Positive approach to Early Childhood Development programs, health and social services.
•Demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality.
•Represent the Head Start program in the community and with other professionals, positively and with professionalism.
Starting pay range: $20.63 - $22.00
Pay Grade: 78% FTE full-time
Work Site Location: Head Start - Boundary
Work Schedule: August through June
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position.
Application materials include: resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts
Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!
