Early Head Start Teacher (0–3): Development & Family Engagement

NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Door Foundation Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate education program for 0-3 year olds in Milwaukee. The role emphasizes collaboration with a co-teaching partner to meet regulatory standards and program quality as defined by Head Start, Wis.

standards, and Next Door policies. You will plan weekly curricula, foster a supportive classroom environment, engage families through conferences and home visits, and maintain accurate records

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum aligned with Head Start Development and Early Learning Framework and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.
• Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the childrens learning and growth.
• Performs ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develops lesson plans and follows curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.
• Plans, evaluates and improves the physical environment in the classroom to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
• Prepares developmental progress reports as needed.
• Demonstrates cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.
• Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents.
• Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers.
• Provides a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
• Ensures that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experiences clear communication with teaching staff.
• Conducts two parent conferences and home visits a year to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests.
• Serves as a liaison with children's families to ensure smooth transition from home to child care setting and transitions from classroom to classroom when needed.
• Assists families with children's transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten.
• Maintains accurate, complete and timely client and agency records.
• Completes daily meal and attendance records.
• Maintains up to date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed.
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children.
• Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Reports family changes in schedules and excessive absences to administration in a timely manner.
• Participates in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the Agency.

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field

Job description

Next Door Foundation Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate education program for 0-3 year olds in Milwaukee. The role emphasizes collaboration with a co-teaching partner to meet regulatory standards and program quality as defined by Head Start, Wis.

standards, and Next Door policies. You will plan weekly curricula, foster a supportive classroom environment, engage families through conferences and home visits, and maintain accurate records