Early Head Start Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position plans and implements a program of educational activities for infants and toddlers that encourages age appropriate growth and development in a variety of areas. The employee fulfilling this job is expected to complete assignments with a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and timely completion of work. This position works under the direction of the Site Leader/Early Education Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for ensuring that daily activities and interactions reflect the mission and goals of the program

• Plan and implement a program of educational activities for infants and toddlers, including writing a weekly lesson plan that specifies daily schedule, and achieves specific curriculum goals as written in education component plan

• Evaluate the accomplishments of the children on a regular basis and reports progress

• Plan and implement an individual service plan for each child in the classroom

• Plan and conduct at least two conferences and two home visits per child

• Plan and implement outdoor activities that develop gross motor skills

• Promote feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers by being warm, supportive, and comforting, and by establishing strong and caring relationships

• Develop curriculum activities that reflect the ethnic/multi-cultural makeup of the community

• Maintain compliance with day-care licensing and HHS regulations

• Assist in ensuring that all health and developmental screenings are up-to-date

• Plan assignments and participate in the performance review of the assistant teacher

• Ability and desire for personal and professional growth and skill development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or Elementary Education with a ZA (or Early Childhood) endorsement required

• Previous professional experience working with infants and toddlers