EHS TEACHER

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Atlantic City, NJ

7d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The EHS Teacher supervises and coordinates an assigned classroom, ensuring it meets Head Start Performance Standards and applicable state licensing regulations. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children and provides infant-toddler caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that support all aspects of each child’s development. The role includes observing, assessing, screening, and documenting children’s growth; maintaining individual records; supporting services for children with special needs; and helping ensure children’s safety. The teacher also works with families through classroom activities, home visits, parent involvement, and parent-teacher conferences. Additional responsibilities include attending program training and workshops and assisting with administrative duties as delegated by program leadership.

Requirements

Have an Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA), or equivalent and enrollment in an Infant-Toddler CDA program.
Meet or exceed qualification requirements set forth in New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensing standards.
Have a car available on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children in keeping with Head Start philosophy, Performance Standards, and New Jersey licensing requirements.
Submit a curriculum-based weekly classroom lesson plan to the Child/Family Site Director and Education Manager/Coordinator.
Provide infant-toddler caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that address all aspects of children’s development.
Observe, assess, screen, and document each child’s growth and development; plan activities to meet individual children’s needs.
Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.
Ensure that processes for providing services to children with special needs are implemented in the center.
Promote children’s safety by monitoring the center, implementing child-safety procedures, reporting accidents and suspected abuse or neglect, and bringing health or safety concerns to a supervisor.
Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports, including classroom sign-in/out sheets and monthly reports requested by the Parent Center Committee.
Plan activities that involve parents in the classroom and include activities that can be implemented at home.
Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least monthly.
Visit each child’s home at least twice during the program year.
Prepare and conduct two parent-teacher conferences during the program year.
Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program.
Assist with administrative duties delegated by the Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director, or Education Manager/Coordinator, which may include individual conferences with staff who interact with the classroom or on-site staff training.
Perform other Head Start tasks as delegated by management.