Early Head Start Teacher - Hartford City

Carey Services Inc•Hartford City, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Head Start Center-Based Teacher, under the supervision of the EHS Center-Based Supervisor, is responsible for working with very young children, their parents, other staff, volunteers, and community partners to provide developmentally appropriate quality childcare in a center-based environment that is in compliance with all Head Start Performances Standards, State Licensing Requirements, and other requirements as appropriate.

Requirements

Experience: Must have at a minimum, a CDA or comparable credential, and have been trained (or have equivalent coursework) in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is preferred.
Knowledge: Must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher/child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: ages birth to five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate; must be willing to pursue additional education as required by ongoing regulations.
Skills: Must possess the skills to communicate in a meaningful and appropriate manner with infants and toddlers; must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to communicate well both verbally and in writing; must possess the following qualities: adaptability and flexibility, teamwork, initiative, planning and organization, problem solving; must be able to complete all paperwork and educational requirements as required by regulations in an accurate and timely manner.
Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, bend, stoop or stand for extended periods; must be able to hold and move small children weighing from 5-50 pounds; must have the sensory capacities to successfully execute essential job functions.
Safety and Compliance: Must be able to follow all required safe and universal precaution practices during a pandemic and as required otherwise; as required by specific job requirements must know first aid, health & safety measures or build an acceptable competence level by post-hire training; must adhere to all plans, policies and procedures of Carey Services and Early Head Start

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Caring for Children
In partnership with parents, implements a developmentally appropriate center-based program, based on each child’s individual needs.
Provides responsive care giving to center-based children.
Insures the safety of each child that is assigned to their care, checking toys and equipment daily.
Integrates all aspects of the Head Start Program Performance Standards and State Licensing Requirements into the schedule and curriculum of each child in their care.
Communicates daily with parents, both verbally and in writing.
Provides general direction regarding child-care and classroom procedures to EHS Teacher Assistants and Substitutes.
Works with Early Head Start Child Development and Disabilities Coordinator to complete all required screenings, assessments, and reports in a timely manner, with copies of reports being discussed verbally and in writing with parents.
Using the screening reports, and working with the family, develop and implement written children’s goals, integrating any previous plans, and assist in implementing the IFSP in the case of dually enrolled First Steps children.
Using the Family Partnership Agreement, assist parents to plan and facilitate written goals, as needed, as outlined in the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Outcomes Framework.
Completes 2 home visits and 2 parent conferences for each child annually.
Encourage and respect the ethnic and cultural background of all EHS and Carey Services families, children, clients and staff.