Harrison
Job DescriptionSalary: $42,898.48 per year General Responsibilities: • Implement a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children following the curriculum and funding source guidelines in coordination with management staff., • Ensure quality program service delivery., • Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service. Specific Duties: • Execute a developmentally appropriate curriculum, providing activities to meet required components of the Service Delivery Plan, enhancing the physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth of young children., • Must be able to actively engage young children in intentional learning., • Responsible to assure the safety and well-being of every child in care., • Promote a team approach in program coordination with site staff, management staff, Policy Council and area school personnel., • Must actively engage family involvement in the program, including child and family goal setting., • Must observe and assess childrens learning and enter necessary data into applicable databases., • Responsible for creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe classroom environment., • Responsible for maintaining classroom staffing ratios at all times., • Be able to perform as an effective team member and promote positive concepts in the classroom., • Responsible for conducting two home visits and two parent teacher conferences annually., • Must effectively supervise classroom staff, as well as volunteers/subs., • Responsible for the distribution and collection of in-kind., • Analyze child outcome data for use in daily planning and individualization., • Accurately enter necessary data into Child Plus as required., • Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner., • Responsible for training and ongoing support of designated staff., • Work effectively with Regional Coordinator and Component Coordinators in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives., • Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner., • Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community., • Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors., • Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events/meetings., • All other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Qualifications: • Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a teaching degree with a ZS or ZA endorsement., • Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or the first session offered thereafter., • Must complete 16 hours of annual training in addition to CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training., • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively., • Demonstrated ability as a strength based leader., • Demonstrated ability to present information to community groups., • Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Great Start Readiness Program Implementation Manual, and State Licensing Regulations., • Teaching Strategies Gold, Creative Curriculum, and Child Plus preferred., • Head Start/GSRP experience preferred., • Possess a solid knowledge base with respect to child development and family services and seek to expand knowledge at every opportunity., • Complete additional certifications as required., • Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times., • Must have Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet), • Must have reliable transportation, a valid drivers license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAAs Insurance Carriers driving record review., • Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested., • Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis., • Must have good communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively with people., • Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment., • Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames., • Must be willing to accept new challenges., • The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict., • Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies., • Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency., • Must be able to lift and carry a child weighing 45 pounds in an emergency situation., • Must be able to bend, squat, and sit on the floor., • Must be physically capable of performing CPR (with appropriate training)., • Must be able to work at the same level as a preschool child bend, sit on floor or childs chair, squat.