Head Start Teacher

Summary

The Teacher's responsibilities include the development and implementation of curriculum to meet the philosophies and goals of Head Start. He/she should be able to communicate well with children, their parents, center staff and consultants. Provide pre-school educational opportunities.

• EDUCATION:
  
  Develops and implements appropriate curriculum consistent with guidelines provided in the Head Start Performance Standards ensuring that all of the Head Start content areas are integrated into the curriculum.
• Transports self to the required home visits and parent conferences to ensure that each family has adequate information about their child's Head Start experience.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere in which children and their parents feel welcome, valued, comfortable, and secure.
• Uses positive reinforcement guidance to help children develop positive self-esteem and the ability to become self-disciplined.
• Attends Individualized Education Plan meetings as required.
• Encourages parents to participate in their child's educational activities.

• Works closely with Program and Content Area Managers to ensure effective and coordinated delivery of services to families.
• Attends staff meetings and utilizes staff development opportunities.
• Collaborate with consultants and specialists in an on-going manner to ensure delivery of services geared to the individual needs of each child enrolled.
• To meet changing needs of families, it may be necessary to schedule meetings and family events after regular hours.

• Maintains complete records for each child enrolled as required by federal and state regulations.
• Maintains accurate attendance records and keeps records as requested by the director.
• Keeps a record of every contact with parents and other agencies regarding each child enrolled.
• Transfers all pertinent records to the child's elementary school.

• Ensure the safety of children at all times by maintaining a safe physical environment.
• Adhere to all regulations regarding physical safety, evacuation procedures, fire drills, etc.

• Encourages parents to be involved with the program in an on-going manner.
• Act as a liaison and advocate for families and their needs.

• Supervision of teacher assistant, student teachers, interns or volunteers. Includes teacher assistant, volunteers and interns in curriculum planning.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with Vermont licensure in Early Childhood Education
• Experience Teaching Pre-school Children Preferred.
• Valid Driver's License

United Children's Services of Bennington County/ Bennington County Head Start
- Early Head Start operates 5

STAR sites in North Bennington, Bennington, and Pownal VT, and serving children ages 6 weeks- 5 years and their families with comprehensive early childhood education. Our programs make up the Early Childhood Services Division of our grantee agency, United Counseling Services.

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