Early Head Start Teacher

Sieda Community Action•Ottumwa, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing and supportive early childhood educational experience for participating children and families. The position oversees the daily implementation of all Head Start/Early Head Start standards and child care regulations within the educational classroom operations.

Requirements

Requires current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and/or approved waiver from Head Start Regional Office.
Requires 1 year working experience in a preschool, child care setting or other early childhood experience.
Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience with Google Workspace (Google Docs, gmail, etc.).
Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience with Windows based operating systems.
Must collect, enter, and update data into ChildPlus.net with minimal training.
Must collect, enter, and update data into Teaching Strategies GOLD with minimal training.
Must perform simple maintenance to keep computers operational.
Must uphold the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics and Head Start Standards of Conduct.
Proof of auto insurance and valid driving license is required.

Nice To Haves

Must be enrolled in a program leading to associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulations to include child care licensing requirements, policies, procedures, and service delivery plans.
Plans and implements lesson plans including developmentally appropriate activities using evidence based curriculums.
Involves community members in classroom activities as often as is appropriate.
Maintains appropriate, accurate and confidential records on each child focusing on development and individual goals using portfolio development, assessments and input from parents and staff.
Provides for the educational and developmental needs of individual children by adapting to services and activities in all Head Start/Early Head Start component areas (nutrition, health, dental, education, development, family services, and mental health).
Assists with grantee efforts in recruitment of children who are eligible for both Early Head Start and Head Start.
Transitions children to their next educational facility.
Provides supervision and management of children and adults in classroom and outdoor settings to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
Communicates regularly with supervisor, program staff, volunteers, parents, and community partners (including, but not limited to, school district, meal site, consultants, and transportation system representatives) to ensure the highest quality services to children and families.
Conducts a minimum of two home visits and two parent teacher conferences during each program year with parent(s)/guardians to seek insight and/or provide feedback on child’s development.
Provides additional home visits if deemed necessary.
Encourages parent participation in classroom activities and planning, parent group meetings, and home based parent/child activities.
Attends and participates in all center functions as scheduled, literacy events, and other educational activities.
Assume other center staff responsibilities as needed to assure continuity of services and adequate staff coverage. (Including, but not limited to, bus monitor, nutrition aide, cook, janitor, etc.).
This position may require travel between classrooms and the counties we serve depending on program staffing needs.
Other duties determined necessary to support the Child Development Team in achieving the goals of the Early Head Start program.