HS - Teacher

Action Pact Inc•Blackshear, GA

1d•$14 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Action Pact is a community action agency focused on improving lives and communities. The Head Start Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for children and plans and implements early childhood development learning experiences in an assigned classroom. The teacher manages day-to-day classroom operations and supervises assigned Teacher Assistants and classroom volunteers. The role includes implementing an age-appropriate curriculum aligned with Head Start performance standards; observing, assessing, documenting, and supporting each child’s development; coordinating with families and other staff; and maintaining children’s records and classroom materials. The teacher also conducts home visits, supports parent and community involvement, responds to emergencies, follows child-abuse reporting procedures, and maintains confidentiality. The position is based at Pierce Head Start, 655 Grady Street, Blackshear, Georgia 31516. The posting lists a hiring range of $18.08–$28.30 (actual) and $14.40–$22.54 (prorate).

Requirements

A minimum associate degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement early childhood development learning experiences and activities in an assigned classroom.
Manage the day-to-day classroom and supervise assigned Teacher Assistants and classroom volunteers.
Implement the assigned curriculum to support children’s physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills, reviewing it with the Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher before implementation.
Supervise, monitor, and observe children and make recommendations for improvements to individual educational plans.
Coordinate classroom volunteers and aides and work with staff professionals on parent-involvement activities.
Maintain written health, attendance, behavior, and progress records for each child.
Participate in conferences with parents and staff professionals to support child development.
Attend required staff meetings, workshops, in-service training sessions, and parent meetings.
Visit children’s homes at least twice a year and help plan for child development outside the classroom.
Prepare daily age-appropriate lesson plans using the assigned curriculum and meeting Head Start performance standards.
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully.
Demonstrate knowledge of each child’s abilities and limitations and use appropriate classroom management techniques.
Set up and organize the classroom to create a learning-conducive environment, including required interest areas and supplies.
Observe, assess, and record children’s individual and group needs, interests, strengths, and concerns.
Keep parents informed about children’s progress and problems, document contact attempts, and encourage parent participation.
Supervise children’s arrival and departure and maintain daily head counts, attendance records, and records of late arrivals or early departures.
Use and document an age-appropriate assessment tool regularly; ensure children’s activity plans and files reflect ongoing assessments, observations, and evaluations.
In conjunction with Education and Disabilities Specialists, develop and implement an individual education program for each child with an identified and confirmed disability, within the authority given.
Inventory, request, and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies.
Complete required home visits and reports for parents or guardians of assigned children.
Assess and evaluate assigned Teacher Assistants in writing at least annually and submit evaluations to the Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher.
Promote parent and community volunteers, seek in-kind donations, and ensure service documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.
Monitor, document, and follow procedures for reporting suspected child abuse.
Follow confidentiality requirements and maintain an up-to-date portfolio for each child.
Perform other duties as assigned.