Head Start Teacher Preschool ($5,000 bonus) $22.14-$25.49

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc.•Amherst, MA

3d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

In cooperation with the Lead Teacher, this role is responsible for maintaining overall classroom operations in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children, and MA Department of Education Frameworks. The position involves working with parents and community members to implement School Readiness goals.

Requirements

Must at minimum have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with nine months of experience in ECE setting.
Department of Early Education & Care Teacher certified (for appropriate age group of assigned classroom).
Satisfactory Background Record Check (BRC), including CORI, DCF background check, SORI checks, fingerprint-based national and state criminal history database checks, National Sex Offender Registry (NCOR), and Out-of-State checks if an individual has lived in another state within the last five years.
Evidence of physical exam within the past year, plus verification of MMRs and TB.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to quality early care and education with sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse families with lower incomes.
Complete and maintain EEC Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) and Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
Produce documentation of physical exam, MMR’s and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years. Obtain and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according to EEC regulations.
Maintain and practice current knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery, and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate.
Ensure the appropriate supervision of children, including implementation of protocols for the care of young children.
Ensure healthy and safe environments for young children.
Ensure completion of weekly curriculum, child anecdotal records, child assessments, home visits and family conferences.
Engage with families in creating school readiness goals for children.
Work with program and community specialists to implement goals through program’s case management system.
Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections.
Cover for other classrooms as needed.
Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct.
Attend all appropriate program workshops and meetings, including site Family Meetings.
Adhere to agency confidentiality polices.
Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members.