Early Head Start Teacher

Family Services; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented educational organization in Winston Salem, NC is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher. The role involves creating a safe and enriching environment for infants and toddlers, developing educational goals, and actively engaging with families. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in early childhood education and experience in child care settings. This position ensures the effective implementation of curriculum tailored to young children's needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct services to children in a childcare setting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between various agency sites.
• Meet federal and state background check and drug screen requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with co-teacher related to classroom responsibilities.
• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Exceptional customer service

Organizational skills

Proficient in conversational Spanish

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or Birth to Kindergarten

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job openings are posted as they become available and remain posted until they are filled. All applicants are required to submit to drug testing and background checks.

Position

Early Head Start Teacher

Location

Winston Salem, NC

Job Id

421

# of Openings

1

Summary

EHS Teacher provides a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers while in the learning environment. EHS Teacher actively promotes school readiness goals and set appropriate goals for infants and toddlers to address the five essential domains (social‑emotional, cognitive development & general knowledge, language & literacy, physical development & health and approaches to learning). Develop individual goals, provide ongoing assessment on the developmental progress, and facilitate transition into Head Start and/or other pre‑school settings. EHS Teacher supports parents in their roles as the primary caregivers and educators. Encourage parent, family, and community engagement in all aspects of the program.

Position Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with co‑teacher related to classroom responsibilities.
2. Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate, multi‑cultural curriculum for children.
3. Works cooperatively with support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities.
4. Performs duties in accordance with School Readiness goals and requirements.
5. Participates daily in team planning of curriculum with co‑teacher, using and encouraging appropriate input from parents.
6. Supervises children at all times and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
7. Implements federal, state, and local health and safety policies/procedures and NC Day Care regulations.
8. Ensure the learning environment supports the development of all children’s social and emotional development, cognitive, language and physical skills (making use of translators when necessary).
9. Assist in setting up the learning environment indoor and outdoor.
10. Teachers will interact directly with the children in all areas such as; the floor and playground area.
11. Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individuals.
12. Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans and designated assessment system (Teaching Strategies Gold), which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of the children enrolled.
13. Responsible for planning and implementing a curriculum that recognizes the need for individual activities, small and large groups.
14. Directs classroom activities and maintaining discipline in an appropriate manner.
15. Encourages all children to participate fully in all activities at all levels of interest and ability.
16. Supports the development of relationships between children and their families.
17. Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed.
18. Follow a consistent schedule that meets individual needs, including small and larger group experiences, choice time, music/movement, small/large motor activities, meals, and effective transitions between activities.
19. Meets regularly with appropriate staff members to exchange information pertinent to the identification of services to meet the needs of each child.
20. Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations in each developmental area, examples of child’s work, and developmental assessment completed according to the education timeline.
21. Works with the other classroom teacher and collaborates to apply skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
22. Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
23. Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
24. Assists in conducting the daily health and environment checklist.
25. Assists in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) and/or refer children for suspected developmental delays: develop lesson plan goals that support children’s IEP or IFSP.
26. Completes and submits required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, portfolio forms, assessment, time sheets, meal reports etc.
27. Actively assists in transition activities.
28. Distributes newsletters, flyers, and other information to families as instructed by the supervisor.
29. Assures that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
30. Adheres to protocols and procedures for active supervision.
31. Must adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.
32. Other duties as required.

Parent and Community Engagement

1. Conducts home visits and parent/teacher conferences as required by Head Start Performance Standards.
2. Participates in workshops, meetings, community events, etc. (e.g. partner meetings, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information.
3. Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed.

Compliance and Reporting

1. Responsible for maintaining compliance by adhering to Agency Policy and Procedures, Administration for Children and Families, Performance Standards, North Carolina Day Care rules and regulations.
2. Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start performance standards.
3. Responsible for maintaining training hours as directed by the Division of Child Development and Day Care Licensing requirements through Agency pre‑service and in‑service, workshops, conferences, etc.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Assist in maintaining staff/child ratio at all times.
2. Responsible for reporting potential abuse and neglect according to the Head Start/Early Start Policies and Procedures.
3. Responsible for adhering to professional development plan including renewal of annual credentials (which are required for continued employment in this position).
4. Must be able to periodically attend out of town conferences and training session.
5. Maintain professionalism at all times through actions and behavior.
6. Display a friendly and positive attitude towards job duties, parents, children, staff members and others (visitors, volunteers, community partners) and willingly perform job duties.
7. Communicate effectively by using productive comments, pleasant expressions and welcoming gestures.
8. Must be a team player.

Position Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or Birth to Kindergarten
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct services to children in a childcare setting
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between various agency sites, community resources, and home visits
• Meet federal and state background check and drug screen requirements

Preferred

• Proficient in conversational Spanish
• Experience in a Child Development, Head Start, or Early Head Start organization
• Infant/child first aid/CPR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem‑solving and influencing skills
• Strong organizational, self‑motivation, and decision‑making skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and using the internet
• Proficiency using PC, mobile devices, scanner, copier, multi‑line phone system, and other office equipment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as needed
• Understanding and acceptance of regional cultural, religious and economic differences.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly (both written and orally), listen accurately, and establish personal rapport with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to maintain dignity and self‑control in stressful situations; objective about personal strengths and limitations
• Proven logical, systematic, integrative, conceptualizing thought process.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours to meet Agency needs

Essential Physical Functions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

• Carrying
• Writing
• Stooping
• Grasping
• Standing
• Twisting
• Lifting
• Walking
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Using computers, telephone, mobile device, and fax machine keyboards

Physical Requirements

• Push, pull, lift or carry up to as much as 25 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time

Visual/Audible Acuity Requirements

• Must be able to read and distinguish small print
• Must have depth perception and be able to distinguish basic colors
• Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise
• Must be able to speak clearly and make self‑understood while also understanding others using the English language

EEO Statement

Family Services, Inc. is committed to a diverse and drug‑free workforce. EOE.

Family Services, Inc. values flexibility and the willingness to take on new challenges. As opportunities arise and work responsibilities change; your job description will be adjusted to meet the organization’s needs.

Job Responsibilities

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential responsibilities of the job and should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job duties and responsibilities at any time with or without notice, based on the needs of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Family Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non‑disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. Family Services, Inc. shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.