Head Start Teacher

Job Posting

Title: Teacher

Program: Head Start

Class: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Center Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Teacher is directly responsible for the planning, development and implementation of daily early childhood development learning experiences and activities and for the day-to-day management of an assigned classroom, including the supervision of assigned Teacher Assistant and/or classroom Volunteer(s).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement curriculum, child outcomes, Teaching Strategies Gold, school readiness goals, daily lesson plans with daily schedule, following an approved curriculum approach.
• Set up and organize classroom in a neat and orderly manner. Establish a total climate conducive for learning.
• Observe, assess and record the behavior of all children assigned to classroom.
• Develop and maintain complete and concise records for each child.
• Develop and implement an Individual Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with the Education and Disabilities Managers for each child with an identified and confirmed (professional diagnosis) disability.
• Complete daily attendance records.
• Inventory, request and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies.
• Make 2 required home visits to the homes of parents or guardians of children assigned to classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Teacher Assistant and classroom Volunteers.
• Encourage parent participation in the classroom in special activities, learning experiences and socialization.
• Arrange field trips for children.
• Assist with yearly program evaluation.
• Visit and observe other classrooms (Head Start, Pre-K).
• Be available, when needed, to meet the needs of the children and families (i.e. emergency situations or family crisis).
• Notify parent/guardian in the event of accidents involving students (minor or major).
• Work with Education Specialist to ensure classroom is organized so as to assure environment is proper for a small child.
• Assure Teacher Assistant is familiar with class paperwork, forms, etc.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all children including special needs children.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
• Responsible for keeping accurate in-kind records for classroom.
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment.
• Assist with bus duty when necessary.
• Responsible in evaluating the performance of the Teacher Assistant assigned to her classroom.
• Other duties as required and directed.

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