Early Head Start Teacher

Description:The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age.
The Early Head Start Teacher will work collaboratively with a co-teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 6-8 children.
The Early Head Start Teacher, along with families and colleagues, works to achieve meaningful progress of each child along his/her own unique developmental path and toward school readiness goals.
Implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served.
Responsible for collaborating with a partner Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans.
Provide children with a consistent classroom routine that is responsive to individual infants and toddlers' needs.
Creates a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive and development of social and emotional competencies.
Implements a daily lesson plans, and child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
Implement Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities.
Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum.
Support the social and emotional development of children.
Full-time with benefits.

Benefits Include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay
Life Insurance
EAP Service
Tuition Assistance
401k) Plan




Education and Experience Required

High School Diploma or GED, Infant/Toddler CDA with at least 120 training hours in Infant/Toddler content plus at least 480 hours of experience working with infant and toddlers.
Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with experience preferred.
Bilingual (desirable).
Understanding of the infant-toddler development as well as age-appropriate expectations for pro-social behaviors.
Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
Must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
Physical exam, TB and Drug Screening and criminal background, required.
Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency's service population.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Must have valid driver's license which meets the requirements of the agency's insurance carrier.

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