Early Head Start Lead Teacher (Rowan and Davidson Counties)
24 days ago
Salisbury
Job Description Department: Head Start Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Center Manager Schedule: Full-time Pay: 21.00 per hour MULTIPLE VACANCIES THROUGHOUT ROWAN AND DAVIDSON COUNTY!!!Position Statement: Early Head Start Lead Teachers are responsible for providing day to day care to infants/toddlers and two-year-olds in an attractive, warm and nurturing learning environment; using a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment; and building responsive relationships with children and families. The Early Head Start Lead Teacher is also responsible for providing comprehensive services to children/families in order to achieve the goal of a successful and meaningful classroom experience. This position actively promotes school readiness and set appropriate goals that address the five essential domains (social-emotional, cognition, perceptual motor and physical development, language/literacy and approaches to learning). This position requires a culture of safety and positive reinforcement with continuity of care which includes active supervision strategies and encourages parent /family/ community engagement in all aspects of the program. Duties and Responsibilities: • Plan and implement the creative curriculum, ongoing assessment, and the Head Start Performance Standards for Early Head Start classrooms., • Prepare lesson plans, in advance, that include indoor and outdoor learning experiences; are individualized based on the infants/toddlers needs, interest and schedules; and include multicultural awareness., • Organize the learning environment according to developmentally appropriate levels and individual needs of the infant or toddler., • Ensure the learning environment is healthy, safe, clean, and free of clutter., • Organize the infant and/or toddler classroom in rudimentary learning centers that are well defined, rotating materials routinely to create a stimulating environment., • Provide and maintain active supervision in the indoor environment and outdoor environment., • Maintain positive teacher-child interactions at all times throughout the day., • Observe children and record observations in anecdotal records, making appropriate referrals., • Conduct or assist with developmental screenings., • Participate in IFSP meetings., • Works collaboratively with support staff in providing direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities., • Responsible for emphasizing fluency in the languages spoken by children and their families (making use of translators when necessary)., • Conduct at least two home visits and two parent teacher conferences with each child's family within the program year., • Oversees upkeep, inventory of classroom supplies, materials, and equipment by completing the daily classroom checklist., • Participate in program trainings, professional development, all staff information sessions, and center staff meetings., • Maintain supplies and submit a list to the Center Manager when additional items are needed., • Perform any additional duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.Daily Responsibilities:, • Maintaining daily attendance record of children, • Conducting morning health check and/or Sunshine Reports, • Completing anecdotal notes, • Performing playground checks, • Complete Daily Classroom Checklist, • Providing a stimulating learning environment with age-appropriate activities and materials based on best practices.Weekly Responsibilities:, • Meeting with co-teacher to complete lesson plans, • Attending center meetings and in-service trainings, • Creating activities to encourage parent involvement, • Ensure In-Kind documentation is accurate and submitted to Family Development SpecialistMonthly Responsibilities:, • Completing Statistical reports, • Contributing to and compiling center newsletter, • Completing Work Sampling Portfolio'sQuarterly Responsibilities:, • Completing the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment online, • Completing child outcomesParent and Community Engagement:, • Conducts home visits and parent/teacher conferences as required by Head Start performance standards., • Supervises and trains parents, staff, and volunteers., • Participates in workshops, meetings, community events, etc. (e.g., partner meetings, conferences, etc.) to intentionally receive and/or present information., • Serves as an advocate for children, families, and communities., • Responsible for attending parent functions as deemed necessary and encouraging parent involvement.Compliance and Reporting:, • Responsible for maintaining compliance by adhering to Agency and Program Policy and Procedures, Administration for Children and Families, Performance Standards, North Carolina Day Care rules and regulations., • Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards., • Responsible for maintaining training hours as directed by the Division of Child Development and Day Care Licensing requirements through Agency pre-service and in service, and workshops, conferences, etc., • Maintain accurate attendance records, food reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping and reports as required., • Establish and monitor services that ensure program quality and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards., • Responsible for reporting Child Abuse, Neglect and Maltreatment (*whether witnessed or made aware of) to immediate supervisor (Center Manager) and/or Head Start/EHS Director immediately., • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality, seamless customer service.Environmental Health and Safety:, • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, health and productive work environment., • Responsible for adhering to NC Sanitation regulation (i.e., floors cleaned, trash cans covered, bathrooms cleaned, water temperature maintained, rugs vacuumed, toys and equipment sanitized), • Responsible for ensuring that staff/child ratio is maintained and adequate supervision in the indoor earning environment, outdoor learning environment, and on field trips., • Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate procedure for mixing sanitation solution (*if applicable), • Responsible for ensuring playground safety checks are conducted daily., • Demonstrate knowledge of center safety requirements (tornado, fire drills, fire extinguisher inspection, and fire inspections)., • Responsible for securing and maintaining an emergency preparedness plan., • Responsible to ensure the following star rated license, current sanitation certification and fire drill record are posted in a common area in the center.Professional and Ethical Standard:, • Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards, and confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements., • Responsible for reporting potential child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment according to the Head Start/Early Start Policies and Procedures, • Responsible for adhering to professional development plan including renewal of annual credentials (*which are required for continued employment in this position)., • Maintain confidentiality., • Must be able to periodically attend out of town conferences and training sessions as needed.ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance/Participation), • Works in association with FDS to support and develop recruitment plans to assure full enrollment at the center., • Knowledge of North Carolina Division of Child Care Rules and Regulations, • Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Child Plus and TSG, • Ability to handle multiple tasks often simultaneously. Strong problem-solving skills., • Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner., • Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations., • Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality., • Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions., • Strong organization and time management and leadership skills, ability to meet deadlines., • Excellent oral and written communication skills.