Early Head Start - Teacher

Crescent Communications; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to provide quality childcare in compliance with Head Start standards. The role involves working closely with children and their families, ensuring safety, and implementing educational programs tailored to individual needs. Ideal candidates will have early childhood experience and a CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• Minimum CDA or comparable credential required.
• Ability to provide nurturing interactions and assess children’s progress.

Responsibilities

• Implement a developmentally appropriate center-based program.
• Communicate daily with parents verbally and in writing.
• Guide EHS Teacher Assistants and Substitutes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

CDA or comparable credential

Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education

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Description

The EHS Center-Based Teacher, under the supervision of the EHS Center-Based Supervisor, is responsible for working with very young children, their parents, other staff, volunteers, and community partners to provide developmentally appropriate quality childcare in a center-based environment that is in compliance with all Head Start Performance Standards, State Licensing Requirements, and other requirements as appropriate.

Hours and Compensation

• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
• Pay: Based on experience and education

Preferred Experience

Early Childhood experience with an Infant Toddler CDA

Principle Accountabilities

• Implement a developmentally appropriate center-based program in partnership with parents, based on each child's individual needs.
• Provide responsive care to center-based children.
• Ensure the safety of each child, checking toys and equipment daily.
• Integrate Head Start Program Performance Standards and State Licensing Requirements into the schedule and curriculum.
• Communicate daily with parents verbally and in writing.
• Guide EHS Teacher Assistants and Substitutes in classroom procedures.
• Work with the Early Head Start Child Development and Disabilities Coordinator to complete screenings, assessments, and reports timely, discussing findings with parents.
• Develop and implement written children’s goals using screening reports, working with families, and assisting in implementing IFSP for dually enrolled children.
• Assist parents in planning and facilitating written goals via the Family Partnership Agreement.
• Complete 2 home visits and 2 parent conferences annually per child.
• Respect and incorporate the ethnic and cultural backgrounds of families, children, clients, and staff.

Other Requirements

• Complete all paperwork accurately and timely.
• Fulfill additional educational requirements as regulation mandates.
• Participate in ongoing training activities.
• Follow all policies and procedures of Carey Services and Early Head Start.
• Promote safety and housekeeping; engage in preventive maintenance and quality service.
• Be flexible with schedules based on EHS needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum CDA or comparable credential, with training in early childhood development focusing on infants and toddlers; an Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Ability to provide nurturing interactions, plan and implement curriculum, and assess children’s progress according to Head Start and state standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners.
• Nurturing skills, positive guidance, and ability to move and play with small children, including routine tasks like diaper changing and feeding.
• Effective communication skills with infants and toddlers.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and good verbal and written communication.
• Qualities such as adaptability, teamwork, initiative, planning, and problem-solving.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, sit, and move small children weighing 5-50 pounds.
• Necessary sensory capacities to perform essential functions.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Advertising Services