Head Start Teacher

Rooftop of Virginia • Hillsville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for the classroom and implementing curriculum based on knowledge of families’ and children’s needs and interests. This role involves working with parents to ensure that the educational, health, and social services needs of individual children and their families are met. The teacher will also collaborate with component coordinators to ensure the planning, organization, implementation, and follow-through of comprehensive services. Teachers have the autonomy to use personal choices in teaching within the guidelines of the Head Start Program curriculum, Performance Standards, and best practices in early childhood care and education.

Requirements

• 45 CFR §1302.91(e)(2)(ii) requires that all center-based teachers have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education (ECE) with equivalent coursework to a major relating to ECE and experience teaching preschool children, or otherwise meet the requirements of section 648A(a)(3)(B) of the Act.
• Willingness to obtain a baccalaureate degree within two years.
• Willingness to complete/continue trainings/certifications as deemed necessary.
• Must maintain certain certifications.
• Comply with all background checks required by the program.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficient.
• Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems.
• Ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs.
• Knowledge of possibility of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Knowledge of possibility of exposure to communicable diseases.
• Ability to manage time, energy, and workspace well.
• Positive, caring, and supportive attitude characterized by understanding and non-judgmental commitment to participant families, coworkers, superiors, and all other persons with whom interaction occurs.
• Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies.
• Ability to casually present oneself.
• Accountability – Timely, Attendance.
• Team Oriented.
• Possess problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Virginia Driver’s Licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom.
• Utilize curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained.
• Input accurate data, including Ages & Stages Social Emotion & Developmental (ASQ’s), Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP), Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS), Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) (Lesson Plans, Observations, Child Developmental Profiles, etc.), and utilize program and agency data management systems (Attendance, Meals, Contacts, Daily Health Checks, etc.).
• Work closely with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children.
• Manage schedules amongst one another to ensure coverage.
• Support knowledge of Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks, School Readiness Goals, Program Goals/Policies.
• Communicate effectively (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, and families.
• Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports (Daily – Attendance, Meals, Observations, etc.; Weekly – Lesson Plans; Biweekly - Timesheets; Monthly – Meal Reports; Quarterly – Conference Forms, Staffing; Yearly – 2x per year – PALS, VKRP, & CLASS).
• Perform duties requested by COO, Head Start Director and Agency Chief Executive Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree