Early Head Start Teacher - Rowan County

Gateway Community Action Agency•Morehead, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Head Start Teacher plans, organizes, and implements educational services for children in an Early Head Start classroom to prepare them for later school success. The role uses the program curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices, supports children’s daily routines and learning, tracks child progress, and works with parents and community partners to support children and families. The teacher maintains a safe and healthy classroom, assists with Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), complies with Early Head Start Performance Standards and applicable laws, and supervises classroom assistants and volunteers. The role also includes training employees, directing classroom work, maintaining parent communications and records, attending assigned meetings and training, and completing at least 15 clock hours of allowable professional development annually. This is a regular part-time position in a classroom environment. Workdays and hours are planned in advance, with the schedule provided at the beginning of each program year; management may make permanent or temporary schedule changes as agency needs require. Travel is primarily local during the business day, though out-of-area travel may be expected with notice.

Requirements

Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), comparable credential, or equivalent coursework in early childhood development focused on infant and toddler development.
Valid Kentucky driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Satisfactory background checks.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to random drug testing as required.
Maintain state-required minimum vehicle liability insurance and uninsured motorist insurance.
Complete any other testing or applicable checks required by local, state, or federal law.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (A.A.) or higher in early childhood education or a related field.
TSG Certification.

Responsibilities

Implement curricula in the classroom and apply developmentally appropriate practices.
Guide and facilitate daily activities, including instruction, diapering or toileting, napping, and mealtimes.
Maintain a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress, and gather and maintain individual, family, and classroom data for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, record keeping, and program planning.
Work with parents to build and support home-school connections by providing information about curriculum and school readiness.
Establish and maintain relationships with community partners and support program needs.
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment and remain committed to keeping children safe.
Assist in implementing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Comply with Early Head Start Performance Standards and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Supervise classroom assistants and volunteers and provide direction, training, and evaluation.
Plan, assign, and direct work; address classroom concerns and resolve problems in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Follow the program curriculum and provide opportunities for natural play and hands-on experiences that reflect children’s individual learning styles.
Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation, including daily reports on sleep, eating, and toileting and the All About My Day form.
Participate in assigned meetings, events, and training.
Complete at least 15 clock hours of allowable professional development annually.