Early Head Start Lead Teacher, Weekdays, The Lourie Center Head Start
About The Position
The Lourie Center seeks to hire an experienced Early Head Start Lead Teacher who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As an Early Head Start Lead Teacher, you will: • Create and establish a safe, healthy learning environment that provides physical and emotional safety • Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy • Analyze assessment data derived from ongoing observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum, transition, and individual/group plan decisions • Implement the assigned curriculum using a variety of modalities and materials to provide developmentally appropriate instructional support • Maintain accurate written records, including assessments, special education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal notes, and documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher and home visits; complies with deadlines set by supervisor • Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior • Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings such as community of practices, engage in coaching cycles with assigned coach, reflective supervision and in collaboration with the manager develop PDP for own professional development.
Requirements
- Child Development Associate certification: Associate of Art in Child Development or related field required
- A minimum of 2 years working directly with children in an approved setting.
- Must have valid driver's license
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Responsibilities
- Create and establish a safe, healthy learning environment that provides physical and emotional safety
- Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy
- Analyze assessment data derived from ongoing observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum, transition, and individual/group plan decisions
- Implement the assigned curriculum using a variety of modalities and materials to provide developmentally appropriate instructional support
- Maintain accurate written records, including assessments, special education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal notes, and documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher and home visits; complies with deadlines set by supervisor
- Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior
- Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings such as community of practices, engage in coaching cycles with assigned coach, reflective supervision and in collaboration with the manager develop PDP for own professional development.
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
