Head Start Teacher

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance

Essential Job Duties

• Design, manage and organize the classroom to create and encourage a positive learning environment
• Assess and track student developmental progress, enrichment opportunities and daily experiences and provide feedback to parents
• Cook meals for children
• Coordinate, schedule and complete parent-teacher conferences and individual home visits
• Follow prescribed curriculum as outlined in content area plans, policies and procedures and curriculum guides
• Plan, prepare and present daily instructional activities/lesson plans coordinating with co-teacher, Teacher Aide and/or parents/guardians
• Prepare and implement an individualized curriculum for all children including IEP/IFSP goals
• Ensure safety in performing all job responsibilities; adhere to all safety policies in alignment with Head Start/Day Care licensing standards
• Maintain clean and safe work area in the classroom and playground areas
• Ensure reports and subsequent documentation is submitted within appropriate timeframes for incident/accidents, ensure daily health checks are completed for students
• Manage and coordinate volunteer activities for the classroom ensuring appropriate background checks have been completed
• Encourage parents to complete required physical, dental and health screen offerings in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of classroom activities and child development
• Manage student behavior in the classroom in alignment with prescribed policies and procedures
• Work with Center Director and Comprehensive Support Specialist (CSS) to ensure classroom initiatives and curriculum are being met securing appropriate approvals prior to delivery
• Schedule and organize time and materials to effectively manage classroom, attend meetings and complete required reports/documentation
• Complete child observations; retaining reports/documentation on a weekly basis or as instructed by supervisor
• Maintain custodial duties in classroom and Head Start Center
• Serve as a model while brushing teeth daily
• Complete Point of Serves, Family Style Meals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to assess the health and behaviors of children by sight and sound
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies
• Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques
• Ability to respect confidentiality at all times
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Development/Early Childhood Education or related field of study, including six or more courses in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development
• Six years of Childhood Development Experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree or a combination of an Associate’s Degree in Childhood Development/Early Childhood education and four years of related experience