EHS - Teacher
About The Position
The EHS Teacher establishes, maintains, and manages classroom activities and provides services that meet Head Start Performance Standards. The teacher supports children’s development through responsive, respectful interactions and a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on observations, assessments, and goals developed with parents or guardians. The role includes maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging classroom; supervising children and maintaining required ratios; communicating with families; and completing observations, assessments, records, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences. The position is located at Boxwood Head Start in Columbus, Georgia. Compensation depends on educational credentials; the job details list a salary range of $15.50–$20.49 per hour.
Requirements
- EHS Teacher: TCC and/or CDA.
- EHS Teacher I: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), or TCC/CDA with an associate’s degree.
- EHS Teacher II: Bachelor’s degree in ECE, or TCC/CDA with a bachelor’s degree.
- EHS Teacher III: Master’s degree in ECE, or TCC/CDA with a master’s degree or higher.
- Experience Level 2: one to three years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Establish, maintain, and manage classroom activities in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding staff members, children, and families.
- Interact with children frequently, affectionately, and respectfully, and communicate with them at their level.
- Observe and respect children’s interests, support their play and learning, and intervene as needed to maintain safety.
- Respond to children’s needs, questions, and requests, and encourage developmentally appropriate social behavior and emotional expression.
- Use positive discipline techniques consistent with NAEYC, Bright from the Start, Caring for our Children Basics, and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
- Support children and families during transitions to and from classrooms.
- Record observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Recruit volunteers and solicit in-kind contributions.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and workshops, and advocate for the Head Start Program, families, and children.
- Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum informed by observations, assessments, and goals jointly developed with parents or guardians.
- Follow site safety and health rules and supervise children at all times, maintaining awareness of the group and required child-to-staff ratios.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and complete paperwork concerning accidents, medication, and allergies.
- Encourage appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices.
- Keep the classroom environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive; promote respect for materials and notify designated individuals when supplies are needed.
- Arrange classroom space into organized activity areas and make varied materials available on low, open shelves for children’s independent use.
- Develop and implement daily lesson plans and schedules, and organize and maintain classroom learning centers.
- Feed infants according to their home schedules, hold them during feedings, and share eating information with parents daily.
- Introduce family-style dining to toddlers when they are ready and follow program policies and Head Start standards.
- Complete daily health and anecdotal observations and timely assessments of children.
- Complete home visits and parent-teacher conferences at least twice a year.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance ($50,000)
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including sick, personal, and holiday time
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
