Head Start Teacher

It is the responsibility of the teacher to plan, organize and direct the operation of programs for a specific group of children providing a high-quality environment in which each child achieves the highest level of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual competence.

• Reliability/Dependability
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Initiative and Growth
• Quality and Timeliness of Work
  • Effective Communication

• Effective Behavior Management
• Curriculum Planning and Execution
• Parent and Family Engagement

• Organize and use space, materials, and routines to construct an interesting,secureand enjoyable environment that encourages play, exploration, and learning.
• Develop and implement an integrated program of activities, experiences and opportunities whichcontributesto the growth and development of each child and are appropriate tothe developmental levels of the children being served.
• Use available community resources and age-appropriate field trips to enrich the children's experience in the classroom.
• Ensure that the program respects and reflects the diverse backgrounds and learning styles of each child.
• Create andmaintainan environment appropriate toinfants and/or toddlers in adherence to HSPS

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• Perform any other job-related tasks as assigned, that may include bus monitoring and/or kitchen related duties.
• Teacher-Child Interaction
• Maintain effective communication with children thatfostersphysical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Use questioning,probing and problem solving as interactions which promote learning.
• Interact with children on their eye level using a voice which is pleasant and encouraging.
• Provide opportunities for children to understandacquireand 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 which are appropriate forthe developmental level of the child.
• Provideforsmooth transition from one activity to another activity without requiring the children to wait.
• Assistchildren with self-care activities.
• Adult-Adult Interaction
• Establish andmaintaincooperative relationships with co-workers through open communication, sharingresourcesand 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 their understanding of their own children.
• Maintain a cooperative atmosphere in the workplace byexhibitinga pleasant and cooperative attitude.
• Assessment
• 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 promotingoptimaldevelopment in each child.
• Parent Involvement
• Communicate the activities of the program to parents on a regular basis, i.e., newsletter and activity calendar.
• Conduct and document parent conferences and/or home visits as needed or required.
• Orient parents to classroom and attend parent group functions.
• Communicate withparentsthe expectation of and opportunities for their positive involvement in the program.
• Maintain a professional relationship with parents.
• Program Management
• Use all available resources to ensure an effective operation of the classroom.
• Immediately report all cases of suspected child abuse or neglect toCenter
  
  Director.
• Write andsubmitappropriate reports accurately and on time.
• Request supplies and equipment when needed and according to procedure.
• Maintain an orderly classroom.
• Report all accidentsimmediatelyto supervisor.
• Supervise and evaluate classroom assistant.
• Recruit volunteers and in-kind contributions.
• Participate in program wide recruitment.
• Attend all required meetings and training opportunities.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned volunteers.
  
  Assist with and contribute to the recruitment of children and families eligible toparticipatein the program.
• Timely recruitment and enrollment according to a timeline distributed in January…