EHS - Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

Quitman Head Start – Georgetown, GA 39854

Salary Range: $15.20 – $20.09 hourly

• Establish, maintain, and manage classroom activities to meet the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning other staff members, children, and families within the Enrichment Services Program.
• Understand and demonstrate knowledge of ages and stages of development, including physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development for this age group.
• Interact affectionately and respectfully, using a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.
• Respect and observe children’s interests, intervening when needed to maintain safety and enhancing play with language, toys, and activities.
• Communicate directly with each child at their level, and engage constructively during activities and routines to positively extend children’s thinking and actions.
• Be responsive to children’s needs, questions, and requests.
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate.
• Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.
• Use positive discipline techniques in line with NAEYC, Bright from the Start, Caring for Our Children Basics, and the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and families during transitions to and from classrooms.
• Record observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Recruit volunteers and solicit in‑kind contributions.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as required.
• Serve as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families, and children.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that reflects observations and assessments of individual children and goals developed with parents/guardians.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules of the location.
• Supervise children at all times, maintaining awareness of the whole group while working with small groups or individuals.
• Know the number of children in the group and maintain required ratios.
• Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.
• Complete appropriate paperwork (accidents, medication, allergies).
• Encourage children to use appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices.
• Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive; promote respect for classroom materials; notify designated individuals when supplies are needed.
• Assist in arranging space into well‑defined activity areas and organize materials on low, open shelves for independent use.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans, schedules, and learning centers.
• Feed infants according to their home schedule and share feeding information with parents daily; begin family‑style dining with toddlers when ready and implement according to program policy and Head Start standards.
• Complete daily health and anecdotal observations of children.
• Conduct home visits and parent‑teacher conferences at least twice a year.
• Complete assessments of children in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education requirements vary by EHS Teacher classification:
  • EHS Teacher: TCC and/or CDA
  • EHS Teacher I:
    Associate’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Associate’s Degree
  • EHS Teacher II:
    Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Bachelor’s Degree
  • EHS Teacher III:
    Master’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Master’s Degree or higher
• Experience Level2:
  One to three years

• CDA/TC — $15.20
• AA/emphasis on infant & toddler development — $16.53
• BA/emphasis on infant & toddler development — $19.36
• MA/emphasis on infant & toddler development — $20.09

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (50,000)
• Voluntary Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• FSA – Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan