Early Head Start Teacher

Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the worlds hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, youre creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role The Early Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for infants and toddlers, designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. In each Early Head Start classroom, two Early Head Start Teachers work together to lead child development activities with support from Program Aides and Volunteers. In collaboration with a co-Teacher, you will be responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start classroom, verifying legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations. You will create and nurture strong partnerships with families and ensure that program quality is of the highest standards. You will report directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education and Inclusion. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, you are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that you come in contact with, adhering to the agencys values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. What Youll Be Doing (Essential Duties) *not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change In collaboration with a co-Teacher, develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for preschool. Guide and facilitate activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Select and set up equipment and materials in the classroom and ensure a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. Practice responsive caregiving to promote relational learning and include individualized and small group activities that integrate appropriate routines into a flexible schedule of learning experiences. Plan and conduct conferences (minimum 2) and home visits (minimum of 2) or more often as needed to ensure parents/caregiver is well informed on their childs progress of development and learning, routines, activities and behavior and assist parents in developing observational skills. Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems. Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families. Plan, conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings; maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments. Work with Program Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe. Eat with and assist children in eating during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. Ensure that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering, and toilet habits. Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children, such as encouraging classroom involvement and home act