Head Start / GSRP Teacher

Elite School Staffing•Southfield, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, high-quality educational environment for program children and families while maintaining documentation of services provided. This role involves setting up and maintaining a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment, completing and executing daily lesson plans based on individual children's needs, and supporting parent involvement. The teacher will document and communicate children's progress, administer developmental assessments, and work effectively as part of a team. Responsibilities also include meal preparation and cleanup, attending meetings, and adhering to all relevant policies and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood preferred (or commitment to obtain CDA credential within one year of hire).
Experience working with young children
Ability to apply current research and theoretical knowledge in a specific field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Knowledge, skill, and ability in using MS Office Suite and e-mail.
As mandated by the Office of Head Start, all staff must be fully vaccinated.

Nice To Haves

CDA credential

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Complete and execute daily lesson plans based on individual children's needs that include all aspects of the High/Scope daily routine.
Maintain program documentation on children and families.
Support and encourage parent involvement through parent day activities, field trips, volunteer opportunities, conferences, and home visits.
Document and communicate children's progress using the Child Observation Record (COR).
Administer, score, and communicate the developmental assessment results within 45 days of each child entering the program.
Observe and document children's activities and interactions through anecdotal notes.
Work and communicate effectively as part of a team environment.
Prepare, serve, clean up, and document meals as necessary.
Document any contributions to the classroom (food, money, etc.).
Attend meetings and program functions as assigned.
Follow all Board of Education and Policy Council policies, local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
Provides support to other positions as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Start/GSRP Director or designee.
Complete High/Scope training within the first school year of employment.