Early Head Start Teacher

About the role

The role involves planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program of activities that promote the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through exploration and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, clean, learning environment conducive to children's optimal growth and development
• Observe and document each child's learning and development; maintain current (no less than weekly) documentation in the electronic student portfolio
• Maintain a confidential assessment binder, consisting of developmental assessments, individual goals, and observations of progress toward meeting goals
• Maintain supervision of children during all activities, as defined in the Active Supervision Policy
• Actively involve parents and families in their children's educational process and development
• Establish a positive relationship with each child's family and communicate regularly via home/center visits, family conferences, daily reports, and informal modes of communication
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints and conduct family conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs, and interests
• Ensure full implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities as assigned
• Work some non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as assigned

Requirements

• Child Development Associate Credential with Infant-Toddler Endorsement required
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated beginner to intermediate computer proficiency
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior documented work or volunteer experience in a center or home-based childcare program required
• Prior documented work or volunteer experience in an Early Head Start or Head Start program preferred

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability