Associate Teacher

JOB SUMMARY Works under the administrative supervision of the Master Teacher – Mentor/Coach and day-to-day task supervision of the assigned Teacher (III/IV). Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations as defined in HSPS 1302 and any regulatory standard regarding classroom activity, this position is assigned to a classroom and is responsible for the total classroom operation when a Teacher (III/IV) or Associate Teacher –R is absent.

Responsible for providing day-to-day task supervision for the assigned classroom staff or volunteer and responsible for involving the classroom staff person in the execution of daily classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL jOB FUNCTIONS The functions outlined in this job description are examples of the general nature of those performed by employees in this position. Any combination of these functions and responsibilities may be performed. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. Management retains the right to revise job functions at any time. These functions are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

COMPLIANCE (EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK, DHS, OHS, NAEYC)
Use research based strategies from LEP evaluation information and accredited organizations to drive program practices (Ex: safe sleep).Understand and support core features of Educare Learning Network (ELN)
Ensure compliance with the health and safety content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment and workplans, as well as NAEYC accreditation standards and DHS licensing requirements

Comply with the educational content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment, and work plans as well as NAEYC accreditation standards and DHS licensing requirements

Ensure that the Basic Environmental Checklist is met and consistently maintained

Administer Ages and Stages Questionnaires for initial and continuous developmental screening

Complete required documentation including, but not limited to:
Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts, Accidental Injury Reports, ASQ and Internal referrals, emergency contacts, infant/toddler daily sheets, file sign in/out sheets etc Ensure that the environment displays include pictures representative of families in the classroom, non-stereotypical roles (Ex: male nurse, female firefighter) and people with disabilities

Attend and assist with home visits and parent conferences as assigned HIGH QUALITY TEACHING PRACTICES Utilize Teaching Strategies to track each child’s ongoing developmental skill level in the eight domains as required by the Head Start Performance Standards Utilize Conscious Discipline theory and application to promote child social emotional development and well-being as well as classroom management

Utilize data provided by our Local Evaluation Partners (LEP) to build on and improve classroom practice

Provide enhanced focus on language and literacy to promote school readiness for children and families

Provide enhanced focus on problem-solving and numeracy skills to promote school readiness for children and families

Integrate the arts into the program to strengthen social-emotional development, language and literacy

Ensure rituals and routines are understood and followed

Ensure all lesson plan materials and specific required materials (Ex: ITERS/ECERS) are accessible to children

Assist in the daily operations of the classroom as assigned TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION Build and maintain good relationships to encourage collaboration, reflection, family engagement, high quality teaching practices and community relations with peers, families, volunteers and community partners

Attend pre-service and other workshops that may include overnight and out-of-area travel as requested by TEI management

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