Early Head Start Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Early Head Start Teacher DEPARTMENT: Head Start SUPERVISED BY: Site Administrator STATUS: Non-Exempt TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular- Part Year HOURS: Mon-Thurs 7:30-4:30 SALARY: $18.03-20.87/HOUR JOB SUMMARY: The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for the social-emotional growth and development of all infant and toddler children in their care; develops partnerships with parents/guardians to engage and encourage parent participation in the program. The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher is responsible for the planning, implementing, and organizing of the daily experiences for children. The Teacher Assistant is to promote parent involvement. The Teacher Assistant should help maintain appropriate documentation regarding the progress of children, contact with families, and classroom activities. The EHS will conduct activities to ensure compliance with all Head Start rules and regulations, licensing laws and all funding source regulations. The EHS will act in a professional manner at all times. DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work within goals, policies, and activities designed to meet performance standards and other Head Start/ Early Head Start mandates; Ensure compliance with ODJFS Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations and Step Up to Qualify Program Standards. Within performance standards, assumes complete charge of the assigned classroom and/or other assigned areas during class period. Provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects children's learning and growth. Prepare and conduct classroom activities that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers. Preform on-going developmental assessments of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child. On an on-going basis, plan to evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. Assesses the individual child and develop an individualized learning plan for each child in conjunction with the child's family. Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily caregiving routines and plans to the interest and needs of the individual child and the group. Complete child transition and orientation of the classroom with families. Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the children's background by incorporating the culture, linguistic, and familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans. Maintains current, complete, accurate, and timely records as required by the program, and ensure their confidentiality Completes and annual inventory of the classroom equipment Assists in serving meals to the children, utilizing a family-style approach. Works collaboratively with co-teacher in sharing responsibilities for the classroom. Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experiences clear communication with teaching staff. Prepare home teaching lessons to share with the families Make referrals as appropriate based on screening results, observations, or family concerns. Supports/Integrates all Early Head Start components as possible into the classroom Attends center/parent/agency meeting as required. Must attend all training and/or workshops provided by the program and other professional training opportunities as assigned by the Sit