Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Summary

Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well‑being and development of the children, and the creation and implementation of lesson plans that successfully prepare children for Kindergarten readiness.

• Classroom Environment:
  • Provides a safe and stimulating environment that meets Head Start standards.
  • Selects appropriate materials and equipment and arranges the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
  • Provides the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
  • 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. Encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
  • Follows written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
  • Makes regular inspections and reports the need for repair or replacement of classroom supplies and equipment to their supervisor, using proper work order and supply request forms.
• Curriculum:
  • Plans lessons and creates activities that successfully prepare children for kindergarten readiness.
  • Develops written weekly lesson plans utilizing Creative Curriculum as well as written individualized education plans.
  • Provides daily activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem‑solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
  • Provides experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability.
  • Assists children in using language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others.
• Assessment and Documentation:
  • Assesses all children’s level of development and documents progress throughout the year using the work sampling system.
  • Observes children on a daily basis recording at least 2 observations per week per child by individualizing for each child.
  • Formally assesses each child's development using working sampling data 3 times per year. Planning for children after assessment using data from Work Sampling Summary reports.
  • Makes appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT etc.
  • Maintains all necessary record keeping, including daily meal count, attendance.
• Parent Involvement:
  • Encourages parent involvement and coaches parents on their child’s continuous education.
  • Establishes positive and productive relationships with parents and encourages them to participate in the Center's activity.
  • Plans at a minimum 2 parent conferences