EHS - Teacher

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED•Columbus, GA

2d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Teacher establishes, maintains, and manages classroom activities and provides services required to meet the Head Start Performance Standards. The teacher supports children’s physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development through respectful interactions, developmentally appropriate guidance, play, routines, and curriculum. The role includes maintaining children’s safety and health, supervising the group and maintaining ratios, and communicating with families about children’s needs and progress. The teacher develops and implements daily lesson plans, schedules, and classroom learning centers; completes observations and assessments; and conducts home visits and parent-teacher conferences at least twice a year. The role also involves maintaining attendance and other required records, keeping the classroom safe and organized, recruiting volunteers and in-kind contributions, attending required meetings and trainings, and advocating for the Head Start Program, families, and children. Compensation is based on educational credentials and ranges from $15.50 to $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.
Knowledge of children’s ages and stages of development, including physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development.

Responsibilities

Establish, maintain, and manage classroom activities that meet Head Start Performance Standards.
Maintain confidentiality regarding staff members, children, and families.
Interact respectfully and affectionately with children, communicate at their level, respond to their needs, and extend their thinking and play.
Support children’s development and model 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.
Assist with recording observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD and complete daily health and anecdotal observations.
Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on observations, assessments, and goals developed with parents or guardians.
Maintain safety and health practices, supervise children at all times, and maintain group awareness and required child-to-staff ratios.
Maintain accurate attendance records and complete required paperwork, including accident, medication, and allergy records.
Encourage appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices.
Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive; organize classroom space, materials, and learning centers; and notify designated individuals when supplies are needed.
Develop and implement daily lesson plans and schedules.
Feed infants according to their home schedules, hold them during feedings, and share feeding information with parents daily; introduce family-style dining for toddlers when appropriate and according to program requirements.
Complete assessments in a timely manner and conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences at least twice a year.
Recruit volunteers and solicit in-kind contributions.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and workshops.
Serve as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families, and children.
Perform other duties as assigned.