Head Start Teacher - Idabel 2 Job Idabel Oklahoma USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Idabel

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for the total program operation of the Head Start Center. The Teacher will plan and be actively involved in all activities and see that other staff members and parents are involved in planning and carrying out these activities.

The Teacher must meet all classroom responsibilities and supervise, mentor, and evaluate their assigned Teacher Aides. Must have the ability to read, speak and write with proficiency in English language; provide and maintain a safe environment; and maintain regular attendance.

In conformance with Head Start Performance Standards, perform the following functions;

Provide comprehensive services and classroom experiences that met individual needs of students.

Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Teacher Aides.

Ensure proper application and interpretation of policy and procedures by Teacher and Teacher Assistant.

Direct teaching staffing planning and carrying out program objectives and activities. Have demonstrated competency to perform functions that include; a) Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness, their understanding and use of language, their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, their understanding of early math and early science, their problem solving abilities, and their approaches to learning;

b) Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment; c) Supporting the social and emotional development of children; and d) Encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and supporting the development Of relationships between children and their families. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance of classroom staff and volunteers. Manage classroom operations; provide supervision, guidance, and coaching to Teacher Assistants, Special Needs Aides and classroom volunteers.

Ensure policy and procedures are properly applied and interpreted by classroom teachers.

Develop and monitor individual staff training plans. Assess training needs and participate in planning in-service training.

Observe and evaluate classroom effectiveness. Evaluate Teacher Assistants according to program schedule, policies and procedures.

Participate in curriculum development and recommend necessary changes. Meet regularly with classroom teachers regarding lesson plans and classroom management.

Plan and provide a comprehensive program including implementation of Head Start curriculum, and Head Start Performance Standards.

Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs of children. Provide guidance and direction to meet the individual needs of children. Design and implement plans that will expose children to meaningful experiences. Maintain professional relationships with co-workers, support staff, families and supervisors.

Plan and participate in monthly staff meetings, case management meetings, and in-service training. Consult with appropriate service providers, consultants, and staff regarding child development concerns.

Conduct at least two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences with each child's family per year, according to program schedule, policies and procedures.

Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-classroom connection and a family partnership. Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents. Provide activities parents can do at home with their children to support the curriculum and the child's learning. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other Head Start activities.

Always use a positive approach and follow Head Start methods of redirection and guidance to handle misbehavior of children. NO forms of physical punishment or humiliation will be tolerated.

An appropriate tone of voice and wording is required when talking to children and parents.

Must be able to sit and eat with children at mealtimes sharing the same menu. A physician's statement must be obtained for special dietary needs. Pleasant child-oriented conversation should take place during mealtimes. No sodas, tea or other drinks other than water is allowed to be consumed while children are present.

Smoking is not allowed on Head Start property. No vulgar language is allowed. Cell phone use will be limited to emergency use only.

Maintain an environment that is tolerant and respectful of child and family cultures, values and differences. Assist Non-English-speaking families.

Provide all information requested for program documentation in a timely manner.

Assist other staff with projects as requested. Perform other duties as assigned and reasonably within the scope of duties listed.

Maintain good…