Head Start Preschool Teacher

Enrichment Services Program Incorporated; Columbus (GA); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Enrichment Services Program Incorporated in Columbus, GA is seeking an Early Childhood Education Teacher to support Head Start standards and foster development in young children. Responsibilities include implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, documenting observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD, engaging families, maintaining safe, clean classrooms, and collaborating with staff and volunteers.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, disability coverage,

Formación

• Experience implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and activities.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.
• Ability to engage families and collaborate with staff.
• Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain organized learning centers and safe classrooms.
• Record observations using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Recruit volunteers and coordinate in-kind contributions.

Conocimientos

Child interaction

Classroom management

Family engagement

Educación

Associate’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE

Master’s Degree in ECE

Herramientas

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Volunteer coordination

Descripción del empleo

Incumbent provides for the establishment, maintenance, and management of classroom activities and providing those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards.· Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children, and families of EnrichmentServices Program.· Respects and observes children's interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children's playwith language, toys, and activities.· Communicates directly with each child at the child's level.· Engages and communicates constructively with individual children during activities and routines. Takes everyopportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions.· Stays responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.· Encourages and models social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.· Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrates appropriate expression of emotions.· Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to NAEYC, Bright from the Start,and Caring for our Children Basics.· Stays attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms.· Implements daily lesson plans and daily schedules.· Records observation in Teaching Strategies GOLD.· Organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom.· Recruits volunteers and solicits in-kind contributions.· Attends meetings, trainings and workshop as required.· Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.· Serves as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families and children.· Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individualchildren and goals jointly developed with parents/guardians.· Develops, organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom.· Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management.· Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.· Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management.· Completes mandated screening & assessments of the children.· Completes daily heath & anecdotal observations of children· Completes Home Visits and Parent Teacher Conferences a minimum of twice a year.· Performs other duties as assigned.Education HS Teacher I Requires: Associate’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Associate’s Degree HS Teacher II Requires: Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Bachelor’s Degree HS Teacher III Requires: Master’s Degree in ECE or TCC/CDA with Master’s DegreeExperience Level 2: One to three yearsCompensation:The compensation package is based on educational credentials.*BA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $19.36*MA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $20.09BenefitsWe value our team members and are pleased to offer a flexible benefits package for all eligible employees. Our package includes:Medical/Dental/Vision InsuranceLife Insurance (50,000)Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityFSA – Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and Holidays)401(k) Plan