Head Start Teacher

Head Start Teacher

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• Required – Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  Associate’s degree required, can train a person enrolled in college with completion of AA within 18 months of employment.
• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; bilingual (Spanish).

• Required – Prefer 2 years of experience in an early childhood classroom.

• Ensure staff, consultants, contractors, and volunteers protect the physical and mental health and safety of children and no child is left alone or unsupervised while under our care. (HSPPS 1302.90)
• Provide responsive care, effective teaching, and an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s skill growth aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Ages Birth to Five, including children with disabilities. (HSPPS 1302.31)
• Use prescribed curricula to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development, and integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning. (HSPPS 1302.31, 1302.32)
• Contribute to and support screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluation of the child’s developmental level and progress in outcomes. (HSPPS 1302.33)
• Provide and support opportunities for parents and family members to engage in their child’s development and in program services, including parent conferences and group activities. (HSPPS 1302.34)
• Follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, including reporting suspected or known child abuse and neglect, ensuring appropriate supervision, and adhering to all standards of conduct. (HSPPS 1302.47, 1302.90)
• Comply with positive adult-child interactions as measured by the CLASS Pre‑K instrument. (HSPPS 1304.16)
• Complete minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards. (HSPPS 1302.92)
• Establish regular communication with parents to keep them informed of their child’s routine, classroom activities, behavior, and progress.
• Maintain child files, classroom forms, and other documentation to ensure documents are compliant, current, and organized.
• Monitor classroom to ensure it is free from physical and environmental hazards.
• Report all incidents within the time frames designated in program policy and protocol.

• Incorporate age‑appropriate equipment, materials, supplies, and physical space for indoor and outdoor learning environments, and change materials periodically to support children’s evolving interests and development.
• Respond to classroom observations by modifying teaching strategies and lesson plans in accordance with prescribed curricula.
• Identify potential interference with a child’s development and school readiness and coordinate with education, family, mental health, and/or child development professionals to address identified needs.
• Participate in school functions, scheduled meetings, and team decision and operations.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio‑economic characteristics.
• Communicate in writing and verbally in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Demonstrate ability to maintain emotional control, and professional composure at all times.
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all INK policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Complete and pass a health examination.
• Confirm work eligibility status.
• Successfully pass a driving history check.
• Clear criminal background check.
• Required to lift up to 60 pounds.
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