Head Start Teacher

Job Posting

Title: Teacher

Program: Head Start

Class: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Center Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Teacher is directly responsible for the planning, development and implementation of daily early childhood development learning experiences and activities and for the day-to-day management of an assigned classroom, including the supervision of assigned Teacher Assistant and/or classroom Volunteer(s).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement curriculum, child outcomes, Teaching Strategies Gold, school readiness goals, daily lesson plans with daily schedule, following an approved curriculum approach.
• Set up and organize classroom in a neat and orderly manner. Establish a total climate conducive for learning.
• Observe, assess and record the behavior of all children assigned to classroom.
• Develop and maintain complete and concise records for each child.
• Develop and implement an Individual Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with the Education and Disabilities Managers for each child with an identified and confirmed (professional diagnosis) disability.
• Complete daily attendance records.
• Inventory, request and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies.
• Make 2 required home visits to the homes of parents or guardians of children assigned to classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Teacher Assistant and classroom Volunteers.
• Encourage parent participation in the classroom in special activities, learning experiences and socialization.
• Arrange field trips for children.
• Assist with yearly program evaluation.
• Visit and observe other classrooms (Head Start, Pre-K).
• Be available, when needed, to meet the needs of the children and families (i.e. emergency situations or family crisis).
• Notify parent/guardian in the event of accidents involving students (minor or major).
• Work with Education Specialist to ensure classroom is organized so as to assure environment is proper for a small child.
• Assure Teacher Assistant is familiar with class paperwork, forms, etc.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all children including special needs children.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
• Responsible for keeping accurate in-kind records for classroom.
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment.
• Assist with bus duty when necessary.
• Responsible in evaluating the performance of the Teacher Assistant assigned to her classroom.
• Other duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related degree.
2. At least six months experience in working with young children in a group setting.
3. Must be cooperative and display a positive attitude toward working as a team with other staff members.
4. Must have empathy for children and low-income families.
5. Must exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
6. Must have current driver's license and have access to use of automobile with current insurance.
7. Exhibit willingness to attend all pertinent meetings and training and travel to all work locations.
8. Must possess a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
9. Must be physically fit for children's activities indoors and outdoors.
10. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.