EHS Teacher

Kids on the Move • Provo, UT

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About The Position

At Kids On The Move (KOTM), the EHS Teacher supports infants and toddlers in a safe, nurturing, warm, and engaging learning environment. The teacher works across various classrooms, supporting teachers and children through classroom activities, direct care, and maintenance of a structured, developmentally appropriate space. The role implements Early Head Start services in accordance with KOTM and EHS policies and procedures and Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements

• Passion for early childhood education and working with young children.
• Ability to provide developmentally appropriate infant and toddler care.
• Ability to follow classroom safety, supervision, recordkeeping, and confidentiality procedures.
• Ability to communicate positively with parents and work cooperatively with staff.
• Ability to meet Early Head Start deadlines and comply with applicable policies, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement Early Head Start services in the classroom according to KOTM and EHS policies and procedures and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Provide quality, developmentally appropriate, responsive infant and toddler care using Creative Curriculum, Conscious Discipline, and other curriculum.
• Ensure classroom safety through active supervision and safety checks.
• Conduct daily classroom routines, transitions, intentional teaching activities, and circle times.
• Maintain accurate records of children’s meals, nap times, and diapering.
• Maintain appropriate classroom ratios and inform the supervisor when additional support is needed.
• Complete weekly lesson plans that support child goals, disability needs, and IFSP needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments for each child in the classroom.
• Conduct a home visit or parent-teacher conference each quarter for every child.
• Meet Early Head Start deadlines and complete 45-day requirements for newly enrolled children.
• Communicate daily with parents about their child in positive and informative ways.
• Attend monthly Early Head Start training and monthly coaching sessions for ongoing professional development.
• Coordinate with the Early Intervention program for children with an IFSP.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with the Center-Base Manager, Family Advocate, and other Early Head Start staff to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, KOTM systems and policies, and state and local regulations.
• Communicate classroom, performance, child, or family issues and concerns to the Center-Base Manager.
• Support the School Readiness Plan and Parent Committee meetings.
• Support attendance by ensuring classroom procedures are followed.
• Work a few evening events per year, such as Parent Engagement activities, as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Collaborative team committed to supporting children and families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed