Teacher Early HS

Early Head Start Teacher

Employee Type: Full-Time Regular

Supervisor

Title:

Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion

Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs

Position Overview

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 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 day‑to‑day operations of the classroom, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations, creating and nurturing strong partnerships with families, and maintaining the highest quality of the program. You will report directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion. As a frontline representative, you are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families in accordance with our values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

• 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 daily classroom activities and field trips.
• Select and set up equipment and materials in the classroom and ensure a safe, 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.
• Plan and conduct parent conferences (minimum two) and home visits (minimum two) to keep parents informed of their child’s progress and to assist parents in developing observational skills.
• Maintain accurate records both on paper and in designated online systems, and 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 work and developmental assessments.
• Work with program aides and volunteers to develop their skills in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
• Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques and ensuring no child is left unsupervised at any time.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom and ensure it is safe.
• Assist children with eating during mealtime to teach social and self‑help skills and sound nutritional practices.
• Ensure the physical needs of children are met, assisting with health and personal habits such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits.
• Engage parents in their children’s education, encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
• Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
• Develop and document progress on professional development plans, and actively engage in professional development activities.
• Keep the classroom clean and organized.
• Mobilize and document matching‑in‑kind activities, goods and services.
• Remain flexible to stay until all children have been picked up by parents or legal guardians, if required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a CDA or an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field with early childhood coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education, and experience teaching preschool‑age children.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels, internally and externally, to provide high‑quality services to children and families.
• Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; strong problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow established directions and take initiative.
• Knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Ability to relate sensitively to children.
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