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Early Head Start Teacher

Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
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Early Head Start Teacher

Job Summary:

Responsible for the establishment, maintenance, and management of classroom activities and providing those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement daily lesson plans and daily schedules.
  • Develop, organize, and maintain learning centers within the classroom.
  • Organize classroom according to developmental levels and individual needs of the infant or toddler ensuring: the development of trust and emotional security; opportunities to explore a variety of sensory and motor experiences;
  • Promote the development of secure relationships with infant/toddlers assigned by assuring primary and continuity of care
  • Implement the EHS curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards for Early Head Start classrooms
  • Feed infants according to their home schedule, hold them every time they are fed, and share information about their eating with their parents daily. Begin family-style dining with toddlers when they are ready and implement according to program policy and procedures, and EHS Performance Standards
  • Involve parents in all aspects of the classroom. Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the center, a positive home-center connection, and a family partnership
  • Maintain order by using a positive approach to behavior management.
  • Recruit volunteers and solicit In-kind contributions.
  • Maintain cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.
  • Serve as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families and children.
  • Assist with mandated screening & assessments of the children.
  • Complete daily heath & anecdotal observations of children
  • Attend meetings, training and workshops as required.
  • Complete Home Visits and Parent Teacher Conferences a minimum of twice a year.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

At minimum, an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with an emphasis on infant & toddler development OR Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) 

Preferred Education:

Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with an emphasis on infant & toddler development