Porter-Leath

Description: Under the direction of the Site Manager, the Teacher will have the responsibility of being the primary caregiver for one group of children in the Head Start classroom.   Qualifications  Bachelor’s Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with preschool age (3-5) is required.  CPR and First Aid certification is preferred. Experience working in a non-profit is preferred.   Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.   Essential Job Functions Perform according to the standards set forth by Head Start, the NAEYC, CWLA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing and Porter-Leath. Assume responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children that includes children with special needs. Plans daily activities of enrichment and care for one classroom of children according to the standards set forth by Head Start, NAEYC, Tennessee...

Description: Under the direction of the HDN Manager, the Nutrition Coordinator will manage food/nutrition services for all Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K and Preschool sites. The Nutrition Coordinator will implement a high quality nutrition program, meeting the needs of children and families.   Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Studies with an emphasis in Child Development/Food Service/Nutrition or related field required. Minimum two years of experience in oversight of a large scale food production operation, sanitation/health standards, menu planning, bulk food purchasing, large quantity food preparation and operation of food service equipment required.   Supervisory Responsibilities This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.   Essential Job Functions Assisting Site Managers with interviewing and training new nutrition employees. Provide feedback to Site Managers regarding Nutrition staff performance appraisals....

Description: Under the direction of the Education Specialist, the Substitute Teacher Floater will aid classroom teachers in their shared mission to improve the quality of education offered to Porter-Leath’s Early Head Start students. Relieve teachers during periods of absence and during breaks. Provide support in the classroom in the absence of the teaching staff; assist in various areas of the center; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Birth to 3 experience required Certified Development Associates (Infant/Toddler Endorsement) certification is preferred  Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Preferred Early Head Start/Head Start experience is preferred Two (2) years of relevant work experience with infants and toddlers CPR and First Aid certification is preferred  Supervisory Responsibility This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities. Essential Job Functions Performs...