HS Teacher

Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency seeks an experienced early childhood educator to plan and implement comprehensive education and child development programs for a class of children.

Collaborate with teaching teams, engage with parents and the community, and ensure adherence to Head Start standards, North Carolina licensing, and NAEYC guidelines while maintaining accurate records and health services support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required.
• At least three (3) years of working in a childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily program and educational curriculum.
• Visit the home of each child at least twice a year and conduct two parent conferences per year.
• Maintain accurate classroom records for children, parents, and volunteers.
• Learn and adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, NC licensing, and NAEYC guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Center Supervisor.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Observation & assessment

Family engagement

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Job description

Function:Plan and implement teaching activities and comprehensive early education and child development programs for a class of children; work collaboratively with the teaching team; work with parents and the community.Qualifications:Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with at least three (3) years of working in a childcare environment.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Participate in orientation, pre-service, in-service, staff development activities, and educational opportunities.Perform daily operational duties of the Center Supervisors in his/her absence or as neededPlan and implement daily program and educational curriculum.Help each child to develop positive self-image and a relationship of trust.Assess each child, according to program policies, by following procedures for ongoing observation, assessment recording, and evaluation to plan activities that suit individual needs.Visit the home of each child at least twice a year and conduct two parent conferences per year.Plan and implement, in cooperation with other staff, family support groups and family involvement activities; attend and assist in conducting trainings for families during Parent Committee Meetings.Maintain accurate records pertaining to the classroom, children, parents, and volunteers, including inventory of facilities and supplies and attendance reports.Ensure all emergency procedures are posted and implemented properly, including tornado drills, fire drills, fire evacuation routes, medical and dental emergencies, safe arrival and departure, and other emergency procedures.Assist with health services and health education of the child and family.Work cooperatively with agency staff, parents, volunteers, and community to foster coordinated and integrated program operations.Ensure that classroom volunteers’ activities are planned and coordinated.Record all CACFP meals at point of service.Complete a professional development plan and maintain and update all certifications, credentials, and other training as required.Learn and adhere to the Head Start Performance Standards, North Carolina licensing requirements, and the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).Learn and adhere to State and Federal Observation Instruments (ITERS, ECERS, and CLASS).In addition to pre-service training, complete 25 contact hours of annual training related to Early Childhood Education. Support and interpret Head Start objectives, concepts, goals, and WAGES mission and programs.Participate in training or other activities related to the job.Maintain cleanliness in classrooms/centers by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disposing of trash as needed.Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Center Supervisor.Participate in bi-monthly Parent Committee MeetingsPerformance Dimensions:Maintains program and fiscal integrityDevelops positive working relationships with team members and staffDemonstrates productivity and efficiencyInteracts with vendors and staff in a professional, friendly, and hospitable mannerAbility to work with staff, parents, children, and volunteersAbility to keep timely and accurate recordsAbility to provide exceptional customer serviceMust maintain confidentiality of records and communications.Must have a current annual physical, including a tuberculin test or chest X-ray, and a current criminal background clearance letter.Physical, Mental and/or Visual DemandsMust be able to sit and stand for extended periods at times throughout the day.Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.Must be able to bend and stoop.Must be able to walk for extended periods throughout the day for monitoring.Mental and visual concentration required to prepare and analyze data using a computer.