Head Start Preschool Teacher - ACELC

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1419761 Page 1 of 5 Position Description Program Champlain Valley Head Start Title Classroom Teacher Reports to Classroom Services Supervisor Supervises N/A Remote/Hybrid Direct Service; occasional remote work with prior supervisor approval Job Summary Serve as lead or co-teacher for assigned program option site in an outcomes-oriented, team environment under\ the supervision of the Classroom Services Supervisor. Ensure program compliance with federal Head Start\ Program Performance Standards, Vermont Child Care Licensing regulations, the CVHS Active Supervision\ Protocol, as well as all other applicable regulations, best practices, and agency and program policies and\ procedures. Provide and maintain safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environment for young\ children. Maintain the highest standards of diplomacy and professionalism, in all settings within and outside of\ Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), in representing CVOEO, Champlain Valley Head\ Start (CVHS), and CVHS children and families. Exercise good judgment in all situations. Summary of Essential Job Functions A. Education Duties Maintain child records (electronic and paper files) with all required documentation for each enrolled child. Plan and implement CVHS curriculum, lesson plans and services in order to provide a developmentally\ appropriate educational experience for children. Utilize principles based upon the Early Multi-Tiered System of Supports (EMTSS) promoting positive\ interactions with children. Support families in reporting Partners-In-Ed (in-kind). Coordinate services and individualize for children based on information from parents, Component\ Coordinators, Supervisor, community agencies, and collaborative meetings. Conduct, record, analyze and implement child observation data using MyTeachingStrategies GOLD (TSG)\ to provide quality, individualized services to children. Assist in identifying special needs and make referrals as appropriate. Maintain contacts with special education service providers for support and follow up on children with special\ needs and those on IEPs or One Plans. Attend meetings with collaborating agencies as a CVHS representative to support children with special\ needs. Conduct a minimum of two Parent/Teacher Conferences per program year for HS (three for EHS) in order\ to provide opportunities for families to become directly involved in the development of their children, and in\ the services provided to them. Plan, schedule, and implement a minimum of two education home visits per year, including the annual\ Initial Home Co-Visit with the Family Support Specialist. Lead child-to-school and school-to-school transition activities. Collaborate with families, schools and other\ organizations to support transitions for children and families. B. Attendance, Recruitment, and Outreach Duties Take daily classroom attendance. Maintain daily Sign-In/Sign-Out system for staff, children, visitors, and volunteers. Page 2 of 5 Support site to maintain full enrollment with a waitlist of eligible children and families. Participate in active and ongoing child and family recruitment efforts including postering and placing\ recruitment materials in assigned areas. Assist families in completing CVHS applications, as needed. C. General Duties Assure the health and safety of children in the care of CVHS and collaborative partnerships. Attend staff meetings, team meetings, individual meetings with supervisor, and other meetings with\ collaborative partners, community partners, or service providers, as needed. Maintain classroom calendars. Establish effective classroom communication and announcements (e.g., monthly newsletter or oth r\ ongoing online communication for all families). Lead team in planning and practice of classroom safety and emergency preparedness. Complete playground checklist daily. Set up of classroom daily. Assist with classroom cleaning. Oversee volunteers, interns, and collaborative staff on site. Oversee, track and maintain accurate records of budget as assigned. Submit all required paperwork, electronic submissions and documentation to supervisor as required. Participate in professional development requirements. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Supervision Received: Supervision is received from the Head Start Classroom Se