Early Head Start Teacher-Sheffield Head Start (Colbert County)

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama•Sheffield, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Teacher 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 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 to work 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

Must have a minimum of a Child Development Associate, CDA, with experience working with young children.
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.
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 is Early Childhood or related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality early education and child development services, at a minimum by implementing the following:
Head Start Performance Standards
Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
Daycare Licensing Minimum Standards
Agency Policies and Procedures
Creative Curriculum
Alabama Early Learning Guidelines
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 time daily
Must review and verify all required paperwork prior to submission.
Monitor and assure all required paperwork is entered into data system correctly.
Provide training and guidance to Teacher II.
Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position or related duties.