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Posted: 26-Jul-22
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Salary: Open
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Category: Staff
Posted On: Mon Jul 25 2022
Job Description: The primary responsibility for this position is provide a safe, secure, healthy environment for young children. The teacher will be responsible for maintaining the Head Start and Child Care requirements. The teacher will implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, learning experiences, conduct developmental screening, on-going assessment, and engage families in their child's growth and development.
Job Requirements:- High School Diploma or GED *
- Experience working with young children
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
*revised 4-24-23
Additional Information:Hourly Range: $11 - $14/hr
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
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