Early Head Start - Associate Teacher

Abilene Independent School District•Abilene, TX

49d

About The Position

Primary Purpose: The role of the Associate Teacher is to develop, implement, direct, and evaluate the assigned content area plan and services in compliance with federal performance standards.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency
Training appropriate for assigned content area
A.A. degree (depending on content area assigned)
Pediatric CPR and first aide certified
Communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge/skills appropriate to assigned content area
Computer and software knowledge
Excellent organizational skills
1 - 2 years experience in providing services related to the content area

Responsibilities

Support board and administrative policies and decisions.
Maintain professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, phone etiquette, and personal appearance.
Attend staff meetings, professional development, conferences, and seminars as necessary.
Supervise and train volunteers.
Provide information for budget preparation.
Maintain compliance with AISD, and HS/EHS policies and procedures as well as other funding agency requirements.
Ensure compliance with all AISD, Child Care Regulations, Federal Performance Standards, and other program guidelines pertaining to the content area.
Anyone who works for Start/Early Head Start Program has the primary responsibility for the health and safety of children, staff, parents, and volunteers.
Project enthusiasm for program goals, philosophy, relationships, and job responsibilities.
Cooperative and friendly toward co-workers and everyone else employee comes in contact.
Maintain a regular daily work schedule to ensure continuity of care for families and children.
Provide on-going communication with and serve as a role-model for families with sensitivity to cultural differences.
Assist in the program assessment process and self-assessment as requested.
Work in partnership with all content areas to ensure integration and continuity of quality services to children and families.
Performs other duties as assigned by the EHS Director & EHS Assistant Director
Keep proper records and documentation to track and report student and progress. Submit reports as required.
Plan, direct, provide and evaluate the learning experiences of the children using developmentally appropriate practices with an emphasis on Conscious Discipline.
Help to ensure set up and maintenance of an environment in the classroom that is appropriate to children's developmental needs.
Recruit and involve parents as volunteers and as partners in the teaching process.
Preparation and implementation of daily lesson plans and assemble materials to be used.
Serve as a leader and mentor for the community.
Be responsible for management of the classroom and outside environment including Record keeping, organization, safety, sanitation, while mentoring teachers, etc.
Interact with the children modeling soft voice, positive attitude, patience, neatnes and enthusiasm.
Serve on committees as appropriate.
Participate in team meetings with other teachers, community, and other staff.
If bilingual, assist children having difficulty with English as a second language.
Work closely with classroom teaching partner in developing effective classroom management techniques and clear and consistent communication strategies when necessary
Maintain a written and verbal communication system with the administration and staff.
Work closely with Family Advocates and HS/EHS children and families through effective communication strategies
Work toward an associate degree in child development if not already degreed.
Maintain annual training in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Child Abuse, Blood Borne Pathogens, Early Brain Development, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Early Brain Development and any other required training by Child Care Licensing or funding agency.
Use of GOLD and Creative Curriculum activities and the aggregation and disaggregation of data.
Keep timely, clear, and accurate documentation of children's records, and CACFP