Delta Area Economic Corporation, a Missouri Community Action Agency, is seeking a Home Based Lead Teacher.

The Home Based Lead Teacher is responsible for providing comprehensive program services to children and families enrolled in the Early Head Start home based program.  Builds and maintains positive relationships with children and families.

The applicant must possess the ability to plan and implement weekly home visits that are based on the individual needs of the children. The applicant will be responsible for completing weekly home visits, (which require traveling to surrounding counties using a company vehicle) family referrals, screenings and assessments, and socializations.

The applicant must communicate effectively to provide comprehensive program services to the families in the Early Head Start Home Base Program.

Education and/or Experience:

An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, Sociology, Human Development, Counseling (or) other AA degree with at least 18 hours of equivalent coursework.

Must have 2-4 years of experience in home visiting through Head Start or similar programming.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision
  
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Retirement plan
  
• 15 Paid Holidays

Employees will be provided with a company vehicle for all required work-related travel during scheduled job duties.

DAEOC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.