Head Start Programs Teacher

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Division/Department:
Assigned Department

Location:

Head Start - Onsite

Reports To:

Assigned Program Manager

Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (hourly)

Classification:
Child-Related CA

Driver's License:
Level 0 - No Driver's License Required

Rate of Pay: $19.34 - $22.82

Implements a child development program for children:

• Actively advocate and demonstrate appropriate adult - child interactions.
• Assess child progress and needs using classroom and home visit observations.
• Adapt the environment and curriculum to meet the needs of all children using developmentally appropriate practice and culturally responsive care giving.
• Follow all health, nutrition and safety guidelines for an optimal classroom environment. Carry out activities related to health, e.g. toileting, diapering, safety in classroom, dental hygiene, and nutrition activities.
• Work occasional evenings for trainings, family nights, home visits, conferences, and child care duties.
• Maintain professional standards toward confidential relationships with all program participants and staff.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques.

Partners with families to accomplish program objectives:

• Share information via home visits, parent teacher conferences, parent committee meetings, and phone, personal, and written communication as necessary.
• Welcome and inform families about how to be effective volunteers for our programs.
• Support families by sharing information on child development.

Assist in accomplishing program objectives:

• Follow the program plan of the Program Manager and support staff.
• Implement the activities as specified in Head Start Performance Standards.
• Participate in classroom observations and receive feedback on classroom improvement from the Program Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Promote cooperative and quality early childhood philosophy among staff, parents, collaborative partners and community.

Promote staff development:

• Attend training and education opportunities as required.
• Actively engage Foster Grandparents and volunteers within classroom.
• Be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards and Fond du Lac Reservation policies.

Provision/Assurance of Services:

• Appropriate work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

• Head Start Teachers (nine months);
  Head Start Teachers work with children age's three to six.
• One of the following Credentials is required:
• AA or BA in Early Childhood.
• AA or BA in related field and teaching experience with preschool children
• AA or BA in any field with additional coursework in the field of Early Childhood to be equivalent to a major and teaching experience with preschool children
• AA or BA degree that is not in Early Childhood or a related field; additional course work in the field of Early Childhood or a CDA program is required; enrollment in an accredited college or CDA program must be completed within 6 months of hire and course work or CDA program must be completed within 3 years from hire.
• Professional development plan is required immediately upon hire.
• May be required to be a bus aide on morning or afternoon bus routes.
• Child Care (nine-month and year-round);
  Child Care Teachers work with children…