Early Head Start Teacher

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With Infant/Toddler CDA – $20.00 / hour
With Technical Certificate – $21.00 / hour
With AA in ECE - $23.00 / hour
With BS in ECE - $25.00/ hour
With MA -$27.00/hour

This is a non-exempt position.

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm. This position works 240 days per year, 7.5 hours per day.

Early Learning

This position will be assigned to one of the City s Head Start centers:
Avondale (Chattanooga), Cedar Hill (Chattanooga), James A Henry (Chattanooga), or Daisy Head Start (Soddy Daisy), but may be required to work another location depending upon program needs.

Chattanooga Head Start is a grant-funded program, and is subject to reapplication every 5 years. The Early Head Start Teacher will provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessments, and promote children’s progress across the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework:
Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.

• Participate in Agency training events, center staff meetings, and other training events as required.
• Implement curricula in the classroom with fidelity.
• Work with knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, State of Tennessee Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including readiness for school, literacy, phonemic awareness, print, numeric awareness, and language (including English as a second language if applicable).
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities and arranging equipment and materials.
• Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
• Guide children’s acquisition of social skills.
• Work with the co-Teacher and/or Aides to develop and carry out classroom activities.
• Cooperate with other staff to maintain the smooth functioning of the center and adapt as needed to meet the needs of the children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment, including proper maintenance, cleaning, and storage of equipment, furniture, and supplies.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom and ensure playground safety.
• Complete the daily health and environment checklist.
• Assist in implementing, individualizing, and monitoring children’s IEP/IFSP, documenting progress and seeking clarification as needed.
• Provide clear behavioral expectations and use effective methods to prevent and redirect misbehavior.
• Submit required forms and records timely and accurately.
• Assist in transitions and communicate with families about classroom activities, parent meetings, and events; encourage parent participation.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Professional Development Plan and performance review.
• Ensure documentation and files are complete, accurate, and confidential.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child & Family Studies preferred
• High School Diploma with a CDA or equivalent certification is required
• Experience working with young children in a group setting

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Knowledge of
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Preschool child growth and development, classroom management, importance of relationships and responsive caregiving, child safety and supervision, experience with young children in a group setting, and working with culturally diverse staff and clients.

Skills in
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Successful teamwork, ability to work with a Teacher Assistant and Aide, ability to present a positive image of the organization, ability to plan, organize, and implement position requirements, experience with culturally diverse staff and clients, and effective…