Early Head Start Teacher - Lauderdale Co Early Learning Center

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama•Florence, AL

8d•$31,464 - $52,974•Onsite

About The Position

Teachers must 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, including children with disabilities. Emphasize nurturing and responsive practices, interactions and environments that support all children’s engagement. The Teacher is accountable for the Teacher Assistant, Classroom Partners, Special Needs Aides and Volunteers who may assist in the classroom. The Teacher is responsible for performance expectations, child outcomes, compliance and adherence to policies that create a safe learning environment for all children in their care. The Teacher should build a nurturing relationship with each child and mutually beneficial relationship with the parent or guardian of each child. The Teacher is responsible for working in harmony with Family Engagement Specialists, Classroom Coaches and other specialists who may be in a role to support child outcomes. The Teacher is the professional representative of the agency in the classroom and the community.

Requirements

Knowledge of all items listed under job duties.
Use of effective Teaching Practices.
Focus on promoting growth and developmental progressions in children.
Integrate and analyze child assessment data for planning.
Integrate developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all developmental areas.
Conduct screens and assessments.
Must have a minimum of a Child Development Associate, CDA, with experience working with young children.
Willing to obtain an age-appropriate CPR/First Aid Certification.
This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and safe driving record.
Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

AA or BS degree in Early Childhood or related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality early education and child development services, at a minimum by implementing the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Pre-K requirements/OSR, as assigned, Daycare Licensing Minimum Standards, Agency Policies and Procedures, Creative Curriculum, Alabama Early Learning Guidelines, and Alabama Developmental Standards for Preschool Children.
Regularly communicate with parents to ensure they are well informed about their child’s routines, activity and behavior.
Engages in the Practice Based Coaching Model.
Enter work hours daily.
Must review and verify all required paperwork before submission.
Monitor and ensure all required paperwork is entered into data system correctly.
Provide training and guidance to Teacher Assistant.
Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position or related duties.