HS Teacher

Action pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities. For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve. We are recruiting for a full time Head Start Teacher that provides a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for children. In this role, the teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing early childhood development learning experiences in an assigned classroom.
A minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field is required. Ware County Head Start, 1235 McDonald St, Waycross 31501
15 Paid Holidays & Monday- Friday Work Week!
Low Cost Medical Insurance + Free Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
Free Life Insurance up to 2 times salary + Free Long Term Disability
Retirement Plan eligibility day 1 & MORE
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A Teacher is directly responsible for planning and implementing early childhood development learning experiences and activities; for the day-to-day management of an assigned classroom and the supervision of assigned Teacher Assistants and classroom volunteer(s)

Implement a curriculum designed to improve the physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills of children enrolled in the program; review with Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher before implementation

• Supervise, monitor, and observe each child and make recommendations for improvements in individual educational plans
• Keep written reports and records of health, attendance, problems, and progress of each child
• Participate in conferences with parents and other staff professionals to enhance child development through a carefully planned and coordinated program
• Attend staff meetings, workshops and in-service training sessions, and parent meetings when required
• Visit homes of children at a minimum of twice a year and assist in the plan for child development outside the classroom setting
• Daily lesson plans must reflect the use of the assigned curriculum and be age appropriate and must contain a variety of activities and experiences and include all of the requirements of the Head Start performance standards, i.e., fostering cognitive functioning by sequencing activities from simple to more complex from concrete to abstract; balancing teacher directed and child initiated activities; proper materials use, etc.
• Be able to discuss each child’s ability and limitations and to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each child
• The use of corporal punishment and isolation as disciplinary measures is strictly prohibited, and could result in immediate termination.)
• Observe, assess and record the behavior (individual and group needs, specific interests, strengths, and concerns) of all children assigned to classroom
• On a continual basis, advise parents of progress and/or problems of each child. Document all contacts and efforts where parents are difficult to contact
• Be courteous and receptive to all Head Start parents, encourage participation in their child’s developments at every occasion. Supervise the arrival and departure of children
• Organize space equipment and supplies; Library corner
• Dramatic play/housekeeping area
• Table Toys and Games
• Sand/Water
• Computer
• Writing
• There must be at least one (1) assessment tool appropriate to the age(s) of the children in use on a regular basis. There must be indicators or evidence in each child’s file that his or her program of activities and experiences are planned and based on an on-going assessment.
• On-going observations, recording, (anecdotal or other) and evaluations of each child’s growth and development must be contained in each child’s file.
• Within the authority given and in conjunction with the Education and Disabilities Specialists, develop and implement an individual education program (IEP) for each child with an identified and confirmed (professionally diagnosed) disability.
• Inventory, request and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies
• Make required home visits (2) to the parents or guardians of children assigned to classroom and complete required reports.
• Assess and evaluate assigned Teacher Assistant not less than annually in writing and submit to the Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher
• Promotes parent and community volunteers and actively seeks In-Kind donations. Monitor, document and follow the procedures for reporting suspected child abuse.
• Must adhere to the confidentiality policy at all times.
• Maintain attendance rosters with noted times when children arrive late or leave early
• Maintain an up to date portfolio for each child as part of their assessment
• Requirements: Education : A minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.