Early Head Start Teacher (Franklin County)

Multiple Positions Available in both Bay and Franklin County **Job Function:**To observe and enhance the development of infants and toddlers within the Early Head Start care room, as well as model appropriate care giving skills for parents and peers. It is the expectation that all employees seek additional opportunities to contribute to the success and progress of Early Education and Care and its programs. Specific Job Duties: 1. Maintain records on each child's daily activity: milestones, meals, diapering, etc., and provide that information to parents daily. 2. Ensure the indoor and outdoor environments are safe and healthy for children. Notify supervisor of potential hazards so that appropriate corrective actions can be taken. 3. Supervise children at all times in the classroom and on the playground. 4. Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. 5. Conduct the required parent/teacher conferences and home visits for the purpose of assessment and support and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and at home. 6. Assist with bus monitoring and other program needs as requested. 7. Must maintain current first aid and CPR. 8. Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies. 9. Sanitize toys as per state licensing and Early Head Start standards. Provide daily cleaning of cribs, play surfaces, laundering of bedding, blankets, bibs and other washable items. 10. Model accepted Early Head Start care giving practices and interactions for parents, peers and volunteers. 11. Foster an open and friendly relationship with parents. Encourage and support maternal and paternal attachments with children, providing opportunities for parents to learn and grow in their role. 12. Provide planned experiences in a child directed environment, affording each child an individualized daily schedule, which remains flexible, based on the child's needs and interests. 13. Possess knowledge of developmental milestones of infants and toddlers, providing opportunities for each child to enhance their development. 14. Provide meals and rest periods according to each child's individual needs rather than expecting children to conform to a group schedule. 15. Maintain appropriate records, accident/incident reports, medication forms, etc. according to Early Education and Care, Inc. policies. 16. Coordinate and communicate with parents about concerns or changes/additions to infant or toddler's diet, toilet training, and medical conditions. Support parental decisions in same as appropriate. 17. Ensure that all bottles, supplies for individual children are labeled with child's name. 18. Follow Head Start Performance Standards for disciplining children. Positive methods of child guidance will be used and not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation. Staff will not use methods of discipline that involve isolation, the use of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs.