Head Start Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The NEG Head Start Teacher will:

1. Supervise the overall function of the classroom as it relates to toddlers.

2. Consider the individual differences and needs of the children’s culture, language and special abilities.

3. Enhance children’s understanding of themselves as individuals and in relation to others by planning with the co-lead teacher a flexible program which provides for individual, small group and large group activities.

4. Direct a daily education program for the class by providing an atmosphere in which toddlers will develop a love for learning that develops the child’s social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and adaptive skills as developmentally appropriate.

5. Observing, recording, and assessing children’s developmental growth throughout the school year

6. Encourage children to solve problems, initiate activities, experiment, question and gain mastery through learning.

7. Supervising personnel assigned (i.e. teaching interns, volunteers, etc.) to assist with daily group activities.

8. Hold regular meetings with class team to discuss plans and evaluate progress of children.

9. Preparing educational materials required to implement the daily activity plan.

10. Maintaining an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children

11. Attending and contributing to staff and parent meetings

12. Sharing information appropriately with other center staff members

13. Reference research-based toddler curriculum for different methods and new activities for daily activities

14. Schedule parent teacher conferences for the purpose of receiving parent input into program activities, and to familiarize parents with the curriculum so they can carry out activities in their homes and reinforce the child’s learning.

15. Attend scheduled staff meetings, In-Service Trainings, Educational Meetings and other meetings requested by the Educational Director as it relates to education and professional development.

16. Developing positive relationships with parents

• Following policies and procedures by which information concerning the children and the program can be shared with parents.
• Attending and participating in group parent meetings as required
• Respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children

17. Coordinate the involvement of parents in educational activities of the program by encouraging parent participation in the classroom.

18. Support community residents, parents and program participant’s active involvement in agency community building efforts as well as complete tasks necessary to move these efforts forward including serving on community building committees as assigned by supervisor.

19. Use resources in the community to enhance the program.

20. Ensures the safety and well-being of children/participants by being diligent in engagement, attentive to their needs, cognizance of surroundings, and capable of administering immediate assistance as needed.”

21. Responsible for curriculum/lesson planning with classroom teams

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education,
• or in Child Psychology,
• or in Child Development,
• or in N-6 Elementary Education,
• or in Special Education, Students with Disabilities (B-2)
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and a formal commitment to be on a Study Plan (to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in one of the above field of study)
• At least one to two years of experience working with children ages 2-5 in a school setting.

Required Clearances

• NYC Department of Investigation Comprehensive Background Clearance
• NYC Department of Health Medical Clearance
• NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance
• NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance
• NYS Sex Offender Registry Clearance

Work Environment

This job operates in a classroom setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The role varies according to the classrooms schedule. Some activities may include but not limited to jumping, bending, lifting, etc.

Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Workdays/hours subject to change based on program needs. There is NO remote work allowed.

Travel

Travel may be necessary from one site to another for staff coverage purposes.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
NEG is a division of the FSG holding group and is the largest and leading Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Education management group for all nonprofit social service agencies in the TRI State and nationally. NEG’s reach extends to over 500 different programs and all the work we do is revolved around improving health and quality of life through the integration of all the services and programs we offer.