Infant​/Toddler Head Start Teacher

Overview

Base pay range: $40,393.60/yr - $40,393.60/yr

Generation Ed –

Job title:

Early Head Start Teacher | Program:
Early Head Start |

Reports to:

Center Director

This description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for an Early Head Start Teacher within the Early Head Start program. Pay is determined by skills and experience; discuss with your recruiter to learn more.

• Organize and use space, materials, and routines to construct an interesting, secure, and enjoyable environment that encourages play, exploration, and learning.
• Develop and implement an integrated program of activities, experiences and opportunities which contributes to the growth and development of each child and is appropriate to the developmental levels of the children being served.
• Use available community resources and age-appropriate activities to enrich the children's experience in the classroom.
• Ensure that the classroom respects and reflects the diverse backgrounds and learning styles of each child.
• Create and maintain an environment appropriate from children in adherence to HSPS and ECERS.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

• Maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
• Maintain effective communication with children that fosters physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Use questioning, probing and problem solving as interactions which promote learning.
• Interact with children at eye level using a pleasant and encouraging voice.
• Provide opportunities for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings.
• Participate with children in small and large groups and individually.
• Use conflict resolution techniques appropriate for the developmental level of the child.
• Provide for smooth transitions between activities without requiring children to wait.
• Assist children with self-help activities.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers through open communication, sharing resources and supporting professional development.
• Develop supportive relationships with parents by respecting their child-rearing values and by sharing information about the ages and stages of children's development to improve understanding of their own children.
• Maintain a cooperative atmosphere in the workplace by exhibiting a pleasant and cooperative attitude.

• Observe and assess each child in each developmental area, utilizing an assessment instrument selected by the Education Committee.
• Participate in IEP staffing.
• Participate in cross-component team meetings to develop strategies for promoting optimal development in each child.

• Communicate the activities of the program to parents on a regular basis, e.g., newsletters and activity calendars.
• Conduct and document parent conferences and/or home visits as needed or required.
• Orient parents to the classroom and attend parent group functions.
• Communicate with parents the expectations and opportunities for positive involvement in the program.
• Maintain a professional relationship with parents.

• Use all available resources to ensure effective operation of the classroom.
• Immediately report all cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to the Center Director.
• Write and submit appropriate reports accurately and on time.
• Request supplies and equipment when needed and according to procedure.
• Maintain an orderly classroom.
• Report all accidents immediately to supervisor.
• Recruit volunteers and in-kind contributions.
• Participate in program-wide recruitment.
• Attend all required meetings and training opportunities.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned volunteers.

• When implementing strategies for meeting the goals of the program, base decisions on knowledge of child development theories and appropriate practices, including ITERS/ECERS, CLASS, NAEYC and NCPK.
• Abide by the NAEYC Code of Ethics.
• Continuously assess skills and knowledge and, with the Center Director, plan strategies for improvement and growth.
• Actively pursue appropriate professional development opportunities by participating…