Early Head Start Teacher

Communityactionallegan; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Communityactionallegan is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to provide developmentally appropriate instructional experiences for preschool children. Focus is on social, emotional, physical, and educational growth with collaboration with a Co-Teacher.

The role involves planning outcomes, maintaining a safe classroom, and partnering with families to support each child's success.

Qualifications

• Must meet Michigan Child Care Licensing Standards for lead caregiver.
• Head Start requirements must be satisfied.
• Pre-employment physical and TB test required.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CDA Credential (Infant & Toddler)

480 hours childcare experience

Michigan licensing standards

Head Start requirements

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.