DESCRIPTION

The Teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. The Teacher plans and implements the Education Component objectives of the Performance Standards.
This position is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services; building an understanding of the program by communicating this mission to staff, families and the community.
This position must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc. Head Start and Children’s Services policies and procedures.
All ABCD Head Start/Early Head Start and Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 §§ 51A – 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately.
The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Possess necessary computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to use other database systems as required for data collection.
• Behave in a professional manner.
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills; works cooperatively as a member of a teaching team, with other program staff and parents.
• Possess bilingual ability where appropriate.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socioeconomic needs of the children and families served in Head Start.
• Possess the ability to work with a culturally diverse low-income population.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Teacher I ($28.62/hr): Associates degree in early childhood education or Associates degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool age children required. EEC Preschool Teacher certified preferred. Bilingual in a language spoken by families served by ABCD preferred.
Teacher II ($35.20/hr): Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Bachelor’s degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool age children. EEC Preschool Teacher certified preferred. Bilingual in a language spoken by families served by ABCD preferred.
Teacher III ($39.61/hr): Master’s degree in early childhood education or Master’s degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool age children. EEC Preschool Teacher certified preferred. Bilingual in a language spoken by families served by ABCD preferred.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & TASKS

• Attend meetings as necessary.
• Maintain the EEC requirements including staff to child ratios, classroom supervision, etc.
• Perform any other related duties or responsibilities contained in this job description, otherwise assigned or as required by state or federal laws.
• Report to the Program Director for all matters relating to terms of employment and center operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.