Early Head Start Teacher

ALLEGAN COUNTY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INC; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLEGAN COUNTY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INC is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to provide instructional experiences that support social, emotional, physical, and educational development in preschool children.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a Co-Teacher, adherence to Head Start requirements, and a focus on safe, nurturing classroom environments while engaging families to promote each child’s success.

Qualifications

• Must meet Michigan licensing standards for lead caregiver.
• Head Start requirements including a CDA credential with Infant/Toddler focus.
• Have 480 hours of childcare experience; pass pre-employment physical and TB test.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities supporting each child's progress using the designated curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary indoor and outdoor environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with the Co-Teacher to plan learning goals and activities.
• Engage with families to support each child's development.

Skills

Instruction planning

Classroom management

Team collaboration

CPR & First Aid cert

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

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.