Early Head Start Teacher

Communityactionallegan; Gun Plain Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Allegan is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to provide instructional experiences for preschool children, supporting social, emotional, physical, and educational development. The teacher will work closely with a Co-Teacher to plan appropriate goals and objectives aligned with Head Start standards.

Responsibilities include implementing designated curriculum, ensuring a safe classroom environment, and maintaining strong family partnerships to support each child’s progress and

Qualifications

• Must meet State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Standards for lead caregiver and Head Start requirements.
• Must have Child Development Associates Credential with Infant/Toddler Development Focus.
• AA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred.
• Pass pre-employment physical and TB test; CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional experiences for preschool child development.
• Collaborate with Co-Teacher to plan goals and objectives.
• Plan activities using designated curriculum to support individual progress.
• Maintain safe, sanitary indoor and outdoor environments.
• Implement effective classroom management and transitions, including outdoor learning.
• Support Family Partnership activities and transition planning to Head Start or other settings.

Skills

Infant/toddler development

Childcare experience

Family communication

Classroom management

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (Head Start regulations)

Child Development Associates Credential (Infant/Toddler Focus)

Job description

Position Title: Early Head Start Teacher

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: Full Time / Full Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Variable Salary

Range: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Required Education and Experience:
Must meet the State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Standards for a lead caregiver and the Head Start requirements including a Child Development Associates Credential, with an Infant and Toddler
Development Focus, awarded by the Council for Professional Development and have 480 hours of childcare experience. AA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent as defined by Head Start regulations
is preferred. Pass pre-employment physical, TB test. Be certified in Infant/Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.

Summary/Objective: Teacher for Early Head Start is responsible for providing instructional experiences for the preschool child for adequate development in the social, emotional, physical, and educational processes. Teacher will possess knowledge and understanding of early childhood development, develop appropriate goals and objectives, and collaborate with the Co-Teacher and plan together.

Essential Functions: Daily Activities:

• Plans activities that support progress of each individual child using the designated curriculum.
• Assure that room arrangement meets the developmental needs of all children.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary indoor and outdoor environment.
• Implements effective classroom management strategies.
• Plan outcomes, transitions in classroom, and implements activities for outdoor learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned. Family Partnership

Family Partnership:

• Plans and implements transitions from Early Head Start to Head Start or other setting.
• Works in partnership with the families, special education team, and management members in the development and implementation of the child\'s individual education plan.
• Actively communicates with families to ensure every child\'s success. Screening and assessment results are shared with families, staff, and partners.
• Confers with families; refer child and family concerns to appropriate partners and staff.