Head Start Teacher

Job Description - Head Start Teacher )

Job Description

Head Start Teacher - (  )

Description

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule.

This Head Start position has a salary range starting at $33,718 and can increase based upon additional education as it relates to the job description.

The Teacher plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities. The Teacher makes social service referrals and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The Teacher works in tandem with other Head Start team members to support the goals of the program. The position caseload, and/or center location may be reassigned as deemed necessary for program operations. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.

Complete required professional development; maintain current knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, childcare licensing regulations, and early childhood best practices; and apply this knowledge to classroom instruction.

Collaborate with staff, families, and Center Committees to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, daily lesson plans, individualized learning goals, and classroom objectives that meet the individual needs of children and program requirements.

Schedule, conduct, and document required home visits and parent-teacher conferences while maintaining a safe, healthy, inclusive learning environment that supports daily indoor and outdoor learning.

Plan and deliver culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes school readiness, literacy, language, math, science, problem-solving, social-emotional development, and positive behavior through consistent routines and individualized learning experiences.

Observe, screen, assess, and document children's developmental progress; communicate relevant information with families and interdisciplinary staff; and refer concerns to appropriate supervisors.

Supervise children during classroom, meal, outdoor, and field trip activities while modeling healthy nutrition, appropriate social skills, and positive interactions.

Maintain accurate child, family, classroom, and program records; complete ongoing documentation and assessments; and assist with classroom supply ordering and inventory management.

Foster positive partnerships with families by coordinating orientations, conferences, home visits, volunteer opportunities, parent training, Center Committee activities, and ongoing communication that encourages family engagement in children's education.

Recruit, orient, train, and supervise classroom volunteers; contribute classroom updates for newsletters; promote Head Start within the community; and collaborate with local school districts to support successful student transitions.

Ensure compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and USDA requirements by accurately documenting, verifying, and submitting meal counts and related records.

Assign, direct, coach, and evaluate classroom staff and volunteers by establishing performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, monitoring classroom operations, and communicating performance concerns to supervisors.

Attend required meetings, trainings, and parent activities; maintain compliance with Head Start, licensing, safety, and Human Resources requirements; support continuous program improvement; perform daily classroom cleaning and sanitation; and perform other duties as assigned.

This position does…