Union Baptist-Harvey Johnson Head Start

Qualifications: 

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with twelve weeks supervised field experience and at least 1 year of early childhood education classroom experience.   Willingness to continue training.

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Social Work Psychology, or Special Education. With twelve weeks supervised field experience and at least 6 months of early childhood education classroom experience. Willingness to continue training.

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Social Work Psychology, or Special Education. With twelve weeks supervised field experience and at least 6 months of early childhood education classroom experience. Willingness to continue training.

 

General Function:

• Under the supervision of the Education Coordinator, is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being, and development of the child.

 

Specific Function(example of duties): 

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The Classroom Teacher will:

• Supervise, evaluate and train Assistant Teachers, volunteers, and students.

• Select materials and equipment and arrange the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.

• Provide a safe environment by taking necessary measures to reduce and prevent accidents and/or illness.

• Provide the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.

• Provide a variety of appropriate equipment, activities, and opportunities to promote the physical development of the children. Provide activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing, and problem-solving skills appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.

• Help children to acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings, and understanding of others.

• Provide a variety of experiences and media that stimulates children to explore and express their creative ability.

• Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals.

• Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings.

• Help the child to learn to get along with others and encourage feelings of mutual respect among children in the group.

• Establish positive and productive relationships with parents and encourage them to participate in the Center’s activities.

• Plan regular parent conferences with parents and make home visits.

• Work cooperatively with other staff members in the implementation of Center plans, activities, policies, and rules.

• Organize and serve as a primary resource person for the Class Committee.

• Be responsible for the initial ongoing observation, assessment, and recording of each child’s behavior.

• Develop the written individualized education plans.

• Develop the written weekly lesson plans.

• Organize and chair the team planning sessions.

• Serve as a member of CDT when appropriate.

• Make appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT, etc.

• Be responsible for all necessary record-keeping, (e.g. meal count, attendance, documentation of individualizing for each child, etc.)

• Initiate a Center plan of action for the absence of children.

• Follow written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department, and granting agency.

• Participate in workshops, seminars, and assigned training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.

• Make regular inspections and report the need for repair/replacement of classroom supplies and equipment.

• Requisition classroom supplies and equipment.

In the performance of the job functions the classroom Teacher will demonstrate the CDA competencies: 

• To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.

• To advance physical and intellectual competence.

• To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.

• To establish positive and productive relationships with families.

• To ensure a well-run purposeful program responsive to participant needs.

• To maintain a commitment to professionalism.

• other duties as assigned.

 

Compensation:

Salary range for this position is based on education and ranges from 20.10-25.00/hr. Benefits package including health, vision and dental benefits, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 403 B retirement program and paid leave.

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Please send resume to:

HR@unionbaptistheadstart.com