Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Employer: Saginaw Intermediate School District Location: Birch Run, Michigan Department: Early Childhood Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: $40,000--$56,287 annually (Based on Credentials) Minimum Experience: Experienced ## General Summary This position is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environment for infants, toddlers, and their families. This position is responsible for implementing the early childhood education curriculum (Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos). This position is responsible for developing child, family, and health plans with parents and completing ongoing follow-up and tracking to reach those goals. ## Duties and Responsibilities Additional duties may be assigned. Professional Development - Attends all required training and workshops, including online training and cluster meetings. - Remains current on Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Michigan child care licensing regulations, and other applicable regulations and practices, including IDEA & Part C/Early On. - Works as a team member with education staff, parents, and Parent Committee members to implement a meaningful curriculum that meets individual child goals and program needs. - Maintains strict confidentiality regarding Early Head Start children, families, and staff under established policies, procedures, FERPA and HIPAA. - Keeps up to date on Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the social-emotional development of infants and toddlers. - Trains and supports education staff. - Partners with parents to identify opportunities to learn about their children's growth and development. - Promotes positive attachment between caregivers, children, and families. - Models appropriate communication skills, guidance techniques, and developmentally appropriate practices. - Continues professional growth through training and ECE classes. - Maintains knowledge of The Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (ELAP) and other screening, assessment, and evaluation instruments. Program Implementation Supervises classroom activities, field trips, and outdoor activities. Plans and implements Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos and experiences appropriate to the ages, languages, and cultures of children served. Documents and provides Part C/Early On Service Coordination for children with special needs and communicates efforts with the Education Coordinator. Implements individualized education lesson plans based on observations and records of infants' and toddlers' interests and developmental progress. Supports parents' involvement as their child's first teacher and children's school readiness through developmentally appropriate materials and activities. Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline, including support for students with challenging behaviors. Maintains professionalism and professional development so decisions reflect knowledge of early childhood theories and practices. Participates in family-style mealtimes to model good nutrition and proper social skills. Ensures a purposeful program responsive to children's needs. In cooperation with parents, screens, assesses, evaluates, monitors, and documents children's development, health, dental, and social-emotional health using ELAP and other instruments within requir