A RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Full-Time, E xcellent Benefits and Paid Time Off
Starting Wage: $ 23.78 - $32.42 per hour, based on Education

I. CHILD EDUCATION SERVICES - CENTER

A. Follow all education policies and procedures and implement curriculum with fidelity.
B. Ensure children are supervised at all times.
C. Provide developmental screenings and follow-up screening and assist families with referral process to early intervention, as needed.
D. Document ongoing observations and conduct child assessments with fidelity.
E. Provide family conferences and establish child goals in collaboration with families.
F. Plan and implement classroom environments that are rich in developmentally appropriate individualized curriculum and reflect responsive unhurried classroom routines supporting individual child care schedules.
G. Debrief regularly with teaching team and Education support to inform next steps in environment, lesson plans, teaching strategies, team matrix, and child observations.
H. Support and facilitate the development of nurturing parent/child relationships and actively engage families in participating in center services.
I. Ensure Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals for children with disabilities are incorporated in curriculum plans.
J. Collaborate with families in establishing guidance plans for children with special behavioral needs.
K. Meet regularly with Family Advocate to consult on families, support attendance goals, and support integrated service delivery.
L. Report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect in accordance with state law and agency policy.
M. Maintain confidentiality of records and family information.
N. Participate in cleaning and organizing of classrooms and outdoor environments.

PURPOSE:

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher provides child education services to assigned children in duration services including child growth and development, curriculum planning and implementation to fidelity, and individualizing for children. This position partners with the Family Advocate in providing seamless, integrated service delivery to families. The EHS Teacher is responsible for meeting Head Start Performance Standards, Office of Child Care Regulations, and following the agency policies and procedures.

VII. OTHER DUTIES

May be assigned other related duties as appropriate and within the scope of general responsibilities for this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that may need to be performed by the employee fulfilling this position. This job description describes the general nature and level of work, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties which may be required.