Head Start Teacher I — Day Shift (Full-Time)

Adventist HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Paid Time Off

Employer retirement contribution and 3

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare’s Lourie Center Head Start in Riverdale/Hyattsville, MD seeks a Head Start Teacher I to create a safe, supportive learning environment for low-income families and children birth to five, including those with disabilities or in foster care.

Responsibilities include implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, analyzing assessment data, and maintaining records for transitions to public school.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate certification: Associate of Art in Child Development or related field required
• A minimum of 2 years working directly with children in an approved setting
• Must have valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Create and establish a safe, healthy learning environment that provides physical and emotional safety
• Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy
• Analyze assessment data derived from ongoing observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum, transition, and individual/group plan decisions
• Implement the assigned curriculum using a variety of modalities and materials to provide developmentally appropriate instructional support
• Maintain accurate written records, including assessments, special education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal notes, and documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher and home visits; complies with deadlines set by supervisor
• Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior
• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings such as community of practices, engage in coaching cycles with assigned coach, reflective supervision and in collaboration with the manager develop PDP for own professional development

Skills

Emotional support

Positive environment creation

Education

Child Development Associate certificate / AA in Child Development

Job description

Adventist HealthCare’s Lourie Center Head Start in Riverdale/Hyattsville, MD seeks a Head Start Teacher I to create a safe, supportive learning environment for low-income families and children birth to five, including those with disabilities or in foster care.

Responsibilities include implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, analyzing assessment data, and maintaining records for transitions to public school.