Head Start Preschool Program Instructor - ESP II

Northshore School District 417 • Bothell, WA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher provides developmentally appropriate instruction to 3-5 year old children, including children receiving special education services. This position is responsible for teaching with fidelity the district adopted curriculum.

Requirements

• BA in Early Childhood Education; or AA in Early Childhood Education plus two years experience (preferred) in Early Childhood; or BA in Special Education or Elementary Education with one year's experience preferred in Early Childhood Education and with the requirement that within three years they obtain a State ECE Endorsement, an AA in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate credential (CDA); or hold a CDA certificate plus two years experience in Early Childhood Education with the requirement that within three years they obtain at least 90 credits; or MA in related field.
• Ability to interact positively with all children to support their individual learning and emotional needs; ability to work with low income and disadvantaged students; ability to support and foster an inclusionary preschool model.
• Requires ability to get along well with others and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to relate positively to children.
• Knowledge of various curriculum areas such as child development, music, art, preschool science, pre-reading activities, storytelling and language development; knowledge in various skill areas such as planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom arrangement and management, physical safety of children, staff and parent communication.
• Must obtain a food handler's permit and Pediatric First Aid card within 90 days and hold a valid driver's license.
• Head Start requires proof of physical exam and negative TB test on file.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements the curriculum and designs classroom environments, including multicultural educational experiences, to meet the needs of all children (including those with disabilities), utilizing the district adopted curriculum.
• Creates, adapts and supplements daily lesson plans as necessary to present a classroom program including age appropriate early literacy, phonemic awareness, vocabulary building, language development, social skills, number sense, and fine and gross motor activities.
• Makes on-going, written observations of individual children, utilizing the district adopted assessment tools. Uses weekly data to inform instruction.
• Completes quarterly student reports, utilizing district adopted assessment tools and conveys this information to families.
• Implements appropriate accommodations and modifications for individual students as determined by the IEP team.
• Complete quarterly interdisciplinary staffing and update the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each child.
• Participate in family engagement events.
• Conduct a screening on every child within 45 calendar days of school entry. Re-screen and make referrals as necessary.
• Provides training and daily direction to classroom paraeducator and supervises parent volunteers.
• Collaborates to plan appropriate instruction for all preschool students including those, with special needs.
• Conducts family conferences and provides information to parents on the developmental progress of their children. through email, telephone calls, written communications, school newsletter and/or school webpage.
• Attends professional development.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions
• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level