Head Teacher Head Start - Early Head Start

Description

Direct and supervise the educational operations of the classroom
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Develop a working knowledge of:

• ODE Early Learning Development Standards
• Head Start Performance Standards and Domains
• Step Up to Quality requirements
• Agency curriculum, policies, and procedures

Provide support and guidance to center staff in:

• Building and maintaining partnerships with families
• Using intentional teaching strategies
• Facilitating meaningful activities and interactions with children

Positions Available:
Full-Year Full-Time, Part-year Full-Time (August-May).

Locations:
Fairborn, Ohio - Xenia, Ohio - Troy, Ohio.

• Carry forth the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the agency and adhere to all agency policies and procedures
• Implement and maintain classroom operation in accordance with CORS, ODJFS licensing, Step Up to Quality, federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure the safety of all children by providing active supervision of the children at all times and a safe, sanitary, organized learning environment.
• Be knowledgeable of the agency-selected curriculum and social-emotional approach, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and ODE Early Learning Development Standards
• As a classroom team with the Teachers, develop and implement weekly lesson plans utilizing the agency-selected curriculum that include activities and experiences that support all developmental domains, school readiness, and highlight the needs and interests of the children
• Ensure the completion of developmental screenings of all children in compliance with time frames
• Observe and document children's developmental progress utilizing the agency-selected ongoing assessment tools
• Supervise, train, and mentor direct reports. Complete annual evaluations and goals of direct reports
• Collaborate with the classroom team in developing at-home in-kind activities for each child through the agency-selected digital in-kind system
• Completion of CACFP Meal Counts at the point of service during each meal daily
• Serve as administrator under ODJFS licensing laws
  , where applicable
• Supervise Teachers and, when applicable, the Cook/Cook Assistant and Driver

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE) and one year of experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in any field plus 6 ECE courses and one year of experience; or
• Associate's degree in ECE and two years of experience