Early Head Start Teacher-Lauderdale County Early Learning Center (Lauderdale County)

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama • Florence, AL

16d • 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees