Early Head Start Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

This position serves as an Infant-Toddler teacher for an Early Head Start classroom of children. The teacher will work collaboratively with his/her partner to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 8 children and 2 staff. The teacher, along with families and colleagues, works to achieve a meaningful progress of each child along his/her own unoque developmental path .

What You'll Do

Plan and implement age-appropriate activities using creative curriculum

Maintain accurate records, forms, and files

Maintain personal and professional development plans to ensure continuous quality improvement

Routine care for the children in care

Follow prepared lesson plans

Maintain frequent communications with families

Understanding of NC Child Care regulations

Knowledge of Child Development

Adhere to all Center policies, Early Head Start , State and local regulations

Requirements

At a minimum, high school diploma, and willingness to work toward obtaining certfification of a CDA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education

Experience working with young children

Ability to work as a team

Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer

Must clear full background check prior to employment

Must have a current health assessment and TB

Infant/Child and adult CPR

Warm personality-friendly, enthusiastic, welcoming

Creative, organized, punctual, professional

Posesses a passion for acheiving positve child and family outcomes

Experience, training, and skills in assisting the parents of young childrn to advocate for their children

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount

• Professional Development Days

  Annual leave time