Teacher , Head Start

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Position Title: Teacher, Head Start
Employee Type: Full-Time Regular
Supervisor

Title:

Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion
Division: U.S. Programs & Advocacy

The Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for preschool children, designed to promote social-emotional, physical and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. You will be responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of a Head Start classroom and must verify legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

The Head Start Teacher reports directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion. This position may also supervise Teacher Assistants and seek support in the classroom from Program Aides and Volunteers.

As a front line representative of Save the Children, the Head Start Teacher is required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with, adhering to the agency’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaborations, Creativity and Integrity.

As a Save the Children employee who will come into contact with children on a routine basis, you are expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training to minimize risk to children.

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans as well as educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school.
• Ensure there is a safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Build effective relationships within the organization, the children and their families.
• Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Plan, conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings.
• Keep manager informed of important issues
• Work with the Assistant Teacher, Program Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
• Engage with children during all activities throughout the day.
• Provide a balanced program of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities and opportunities for individual, small group and large group learning activities.
• Eat with and assist children in eating during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
• Ensure that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits.
• Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
• Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
• Plan and conduct conferences and home visits to ensure parent/caregiver is well informed on their child’s progress of development and learning.
• Work in cooperation with Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document progress on professional development plan.
• Work closely with management to ensure program compliments Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods and services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of an Associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related degree with early childhood equivalent coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels.
• Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established and communicated directions and take initiative
• Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Proven ability to relate sensitively with children.
• Proven ability to keep all required information strictly confidential.
• Must participate in professional development…