Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher

Texas ESC Region 16 • Amarillo, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

To comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards, Transmittal Notices, etc.) and local Head Start/Early Head Start policies in providing children and families with services. To uphold the high standards of Head Start/Early Head Start quality of care for young children. To provide children with a learning environment and varied experiences, which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development toward the overall goal of social competence.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or willingness to obtain within one year required
• Current first aid/CPR Certification or willingness to obtain required
• Clear background history checks at the local, state, and federal levels required
• Minimum of one year experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or young children birth through 5 years of age required
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Valid Texas driver's license or other reliable mode of transportation during work hours required
• Proof of current automobile liability insurance required
• Ability to follow instructions and uphold the high standard of Early Head Start quality of care according to the Head Start Performance Standards required
• Must be service driven with the ability to assume personal responsibility and maintain a positive outlook
• Moderate technology skills required
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, possess the ability to work as a team player, enjoy a variety of activities, and possess organizational abilities

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Responsibilities

• Interacts with children during all indoor and outdoor activities
• Actively supervises and interacts with children during all activities
• Uses calm, non-threatening voice
• Demonstrates respect for each child and accept differences in children
• Models correct speech patterns and vocabulary for children
• Corrects through conversation and models expected behavior
• Maintains a safe playground environment
• Provides opportunities for each child to experience success and reinforce all efforts
• Extends learning to meet the individual needs of children
• Cooperates with partner teacher regarding schedules, lesson plans, classroom activities, materials, and record keeping
• Monitors the appropriate approved persons for child pick up
• Cleans and sanitizes materials throughout the day and completes required documentation
• Prepares and maintains the learning environment
• Prepares and maintains weekly lesson plans for individual children
• Screens and completes an on-going assessment for each child throughout the program year
• Eats one meal daily with children (sharing the same menu), supervises children at other meals, and assists children with clean up
• Follows safety and environment regulations
• Provides emergency medical care as needed
• Obtains information for children's individual health records
• Assists children with diapering and toilet training using Head Start/Early Head Start approved procedures
• Complies with center policies
• Makes two home visits per program year to each child to complete forms and delivery of services
• Refers families to appropriate staff for social services
• Helps recruit parent volunteers, provides parent opportunities to share their skills, and treats parents with respect
• Maintains a bulletin board for dissemination of information to parents
• Holds at least two parent/teacher conferences per program year to discuss child's progress
• Obtains and maintains current first aid/CPR certification
• Must provide program with a current health physical
• Supports program policies, accepting changes and new ideas
• Completes and submits all forms reports by due dates
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
• Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
• Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
• Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED