Preschool Teacher - P-3 Certified

About the role

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? Join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served. The Preschool Teacher - P-3 Certified is responsible for providing a range of instructional, assessment and positive behavioral support strategies to ensure educational excellence in a Head Start classroom for a maximum of fifteen 3–5‑year‑old children. The position works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The role encompasses effective practices as outlined in our Teacher Success Rubric and stated job duties. Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence‑based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. Our values: Data‑Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

Responsibilities

• Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills, and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.
• Provides classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age appropriate for the children served.
• Provides a print rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.
• Implements daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
• Integrates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.