Early Education Center Teacher – Head Start

COA Youth & Family Centers Job Description

Department:
Early Education Center

FLSA Status:
Full time, hourly status.

Reports to:

Senior EEC Manager

Direct reports:
None

Driver Status: N/A

Primary

Location:

COA Riverwest, 909 E Garfield Avenue, Milwaukee 53212.

COA Youth & Family Centers nurtures children, supports families, and builds strong and resilient communities - one child, one family, one community at a time.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day programming within the Pre-K classroom, in partnership with the co-teacher. This includes complying with all applicable standards such as State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing, Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) policy standards, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.

This is a year-round, full-time position eligible for benefits.

Benefits include generous paid time off, health plans (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays and a great working environment.

Goal: appropriately manage child behavior.

• Use active supervision at all times.
• Engage positively, using redirection and positive reinforcement.
• Get on child’s level to interact, play and talk.
• Follow expectations on positive physical contact.

Goal: ensure curriculum is delivered to fidelity.

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans using Creative Curriculum.
• Follow ASQ process to monitor progress.
• Update child portfolios per 4 checkpoints throughout the year.
• Enter eight anecdotal records/observations into Teaching Strategies GOLD per child per month.
• Use plan time and down time appropriately.

Goal: ensure a safe, fun place to learn and grow.

• Use set routines and daily room schedules.
• Maintain overall physical classroom environment: cleanliness, organization, decorations, and structure as per licensing and other standards. Oversee classroom inventory.
• Maintain accurate and timely recordkeeping:

Goal: professional and trusting relationships with parents.

• Communicate with parents on a daily basis regarding positive things, concerns, and incidents in a calm and professional manner.
• Perform parent-teacher conferences and home visits.
• Represent the program to parents.
• Support family engagement events.

Role model appropriate behavior at all times. This includes developing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships with youth, colleagues, parents, facilitators, community members, etc.

Represent the program and the agency appropriately.

Attend professional development, staff meetings, and conferences, trainings (including weekends and Saturdays) to remain current in industry knowledge and fulfill continuing education requirements.

Support other areas within the building (e.g., reception) as needed.

• Minimum age of 21 and Associates Degree.
• Must meet DCF, HS/EHS, and NAEYC requirements.
• Level 12 on The Registry or Infant Toddler Credential.
• Willingness to continue professional development through an education plan.
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, EHS, etc. preferred.
• Proficient in Word and Excel plus accurate typing skills.
• Experience working with urban youth and families.
• Pre-hire: fingerprint, background check, and drug test.

• Embody COA’s mission and core values.
• Role model appropriate behavior at all times.
• Embody COA Values with a passion for serving others.
• Philosophical compatibility with COA mission…