Head Start Teacher

Allegan County Resource Development Committee•Fennville, MI

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher provides instructional experiences that support preschool children's social, emotional, physical, and educational development. The teacher applies knowledge of early childhood development to establish appropriate goals and objectives and collaborates with the Teacher Assistant in planning. This is a full-time, part-year, non-exempt position reporting to the Education Supervisor / Director of Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or elementary education with an early childhood endorsement is preferred; other bachelor's degree concentrations may be considered with early childhood experience.
Highly proficient oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management.
Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting individuals and families in poverty.
Ability to maintain client and organizational confidentiality.
Ability to build relationships based on mutual trust and rapport and approach issues with a win-win attitude that respects everyone's dignity.
Ability to represent and promote the agency's mission and demonstrate understanding of its vision and values.
General knowledge of other positions' roles and responsibilities within the program.
Willingness to enhance professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes through available opportunities and resources.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines and perform routine tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain the technology and software skills needed to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or elementary education with an early childhood endorsement.

Responsibilities

Plan activities using the designated curriculum to support each child's progress.
Arrange the classroom to meet children's developmental needs.
Maintain a safe and sanitary indoor and outdoor environment.
Implement effective classroom management strategies.
Plan classroom outcomes and transitions, and implement activities for outdoor learning.
Plan and implement children's transitions from Early Head Start or another setting into Head Start, and from Head Start into kindergarten or another setting.
Partner with families, the special education team, and management members to develop and implement each child's individual education plan.
Communicate actively with families to support each child's success.
Share screening and assessment results with families, staff, and partners.
Confer with families and refer child or family concerns to appropriate partners and staff.
Obtain necessary permissions and documentation for each child.
Maintain individual child portfolios.
Use agency software to enter data accurately and on time and generate tracking and follow-up reports.
Assess children's current development in relation to learning outcomes and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.