Early Head Start Teacher

BakerRipley; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate teacher for an Early Head Start program. This role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, fostering a nurturing environment, and collaborating with families to support children's growth. You will be part of an integrated team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young children. If you have a strong commitment to early childhood education and a desire to contribute to the success of a vital program, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience with infants and toddlers in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers.
• Establish supportive relationships with children and their families.
• Document student progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Team Collaboration

Parental Involvement

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

GOLD online assessment system

Job description

This 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.

Responsibilities

1. 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 system.
6. 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. Schedule home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required and on an as-needed basis and document these events.
10. Work closely with the Early Head Start Mentor Teacher in planning and implementation of the Early Head Start curriculum.
11. Provide a safe and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers in accordance with all regulations.
12. Perform any other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred: Associates

Experience

Preferred: Experience working with infants and toddlers in an Early Childhood Education setting.

Behaviors

Preferred:

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Motivations

Preferred:

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred: BIL CDA Infant Toddler.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they