Early Head Start Teacher (2368)

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

Job summary

Bakerripley in Richmond, TX is hiring an Early Head Start teacher to manage classroom activities for infants and toddlers, plan developmentally appropriate experiences, and support children with developmental delays when needed.

You will work with an integrated team to implement the program goals, maintain records, and involve families through home visits and conferences while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment in compliance with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Current Infant/Toddler CDA required.
• Associate’s Degree Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of the use of computers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that advance all areas of children’s development in an age-appropriate manner.
• Provide a safe, healthy and well-managed environment for infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement individualized goals for children based on identified needs.
• Develop an individual plan for each child including goals and activities to meet objectives.
• Screen, observe and document student progress in the GOLD online assessment system.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records including observations, lesson plans, attendance and parent participation.
• Establish stable, supportive relationships with infants/toddlers and their families.
• Encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the Early Head Start Program.
• Schedule home visits and parent-teacher conferences as required and document them.
• Collaborate with the Early Head Start Mentor Teacher in curriculum planning.

Skills

Knowledge of Head Start programs

Parental involvement support

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

Associate’s Degree Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

GOLD online assessment system

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 384 - Christine Smith - Richmond, TX 77469Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Associates Deg. or Equivalent ExperienceTravel Percentage: Minimal Local Travel (up to 10%)Job Category: EducationJob Summary

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.

Core Duties and 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. 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 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.

QualificationsQualifications

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