Early Head Start Teacher
About The Position
The Early Head Start Teacher provides instructional experiences that support children's social, emotional, physical, and educational development. The teacher applies knowledge of early childhood development, sets appropriate goals and objectives, and collaborates with the Co-Teacher to plan together. This is a full-time, full-year, non-exempt role with variable status, reporting to the Education Supervisor / Director of Operations. The stated salary range is $17.00–$22.00 per hour. The teacher plans and implements curriculum-based activities that support each child's progress, arranges the classroom to meet children's developmental needs, and maintains a safe and sanitary indoor and outdoor environment. The role also includes planning classroom outcomes and transitions, providing outdoor learning activities, and implementing effective classroom management strategies. The teacher partners with families, the special education team, and management in developing and implementing each child's individual education plan. Responsibilities include supporting transitions to Head Start or another setting, communicating with families, sharing screening and assessment results, and referring child and family concerns to appropriate partners and staff.
Requirements
- Meet the State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Standards for a lead caregiver and Head Start requirements.
- Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with an Infant and Toddler Development Focus, awarded by the Council for Professional Development.
- Have 480 hours of childcare experience.
- Pass a pre-employment physical and TB test.
- Be certified in Infant/Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.
- Have knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent as defined by Head Start regulations.
Responsibilities
- Plan activities using the designated curriculum to support each child's individual progress.
- Arrange the room to meet the developmental needs of all children.
- Maintain a safe and sanitary indoor and outdoor environment.
- Implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Plan classroom outcomes and transitions and implement outdoor learning activities.
- Plan and implement transitions from Early Head Start to Head Start or another setting.
- Partner with families, the special education team, and management members to develop and implement the child's individual education plan.
- Communicate actively with families to support each child's success.
- Share screening and assessment results with families, staff, and partners.
- Confer with families and refer child and family concerns to appropriate partners and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
