Early Head Start Teacher

BakerRipley; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley in Texas is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to plan, implement, and supervise center-based activities for infants and toddlers, including those with developmental delays, in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom.

Collaborating with an integrated team, you will screen progress in the GOLD system, maintain accurate child records, organize family involvement, and schedule home visits and conferences as required.

Qualifications

• Current Infant/Toddler CDA is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Head Start mission and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers.
• Create a safe, healthy, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Develop individualized goals and plans for children and track progress.
• Screen, observe, and document progress in the GOLD system.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records including observations and attendance.
• Engage families through involvement, home visits, and conferences.
• Work with the Early Head Start Mentor Teacher on curriculum planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and provide nurturing care.

Skills

Head Start knowledge

Child development knowledge

Activity planning

Education

CDA (Infant/Toddler)

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Job SummaryThis position serves as a teacher in a classroom of Early Head Start infants and toddlers by planning, implementing, and supervising all center-based activities. This position may work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays. The position works in tandem with an integrated team to support the goals of the program.Core Duties and Responsibilities1. Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that advance all areas of children’s development (social, emotional, cognitive, physical) in a manner appropriate to age and stage of development.2. Provide a safe, healthy and well-managed environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.3. Develop and implement individualized goals for children that meet their needs and are developmentally appropriate.4. Develop an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes).5. Screen, observe and document student progress in the GOLD online assessment system6. Prepare and maintain accurate records, including child observations, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, meal count, parent participation, in-kind contributions and volunteer time sheets.7. Establish consistent, stable and supportive relationships with infants/toddlers and their families.8. Encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement in all aspects of the Early Head Start Program.9. Schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required and on an as-needed basis and documents these events.10. Work closely with the Early Head Start Mentor Teacher in planning and implementation of the Early Head Start curriculum11. Provide a safe and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers in accordance with all regulations12. Perform any other duties as may be required.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience· Current Infant/Toddler CDA required· Associate’s Degree Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.Other Qualifications· Knowledge of Early Head Start mission, goals policies and procedures· Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and other regulatory requirements· Basic knowledge of the use of computers