HS - Teacher

Action Pact•Folkston, GA

3d•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, positive learning environment and plans and implements early childhood development learning experiences in an assigned classroom. The teacher manages the classroom day to day and supervises assigned Teacher Assistants and classroom volunteers. The role includes implementing an age-appropriate curriculum, observing and assessing children’s development, maintaining records and portfolios, coordinating with families and staff, and supporting children’s learning both in the classroom and at home. The teacher also organizes classroom spaces and materials, completes home visits, helps develop and implement individual education programs for children with professionally diagnosed disabilities, and responds appropriately to emergencies and suspected child abuse. The position is based at Charlton Early Head Start, 244 Mary M Bethune Dr., Folkston, GA 31537.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, nurturing, positive learning environment and manage the assigned classroom.
Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences using the assigned curriculum and Head Start performance standards.
Supervise, monitor, observe, assess, and document each child’s behavior, needs, interests, strengths, concerns, and progress.
Coordinate classroom volunteers and aides, and work with staff professionals on parent involvement and child development activities.
Maintain written records of children’s health, attendance, problems, progress, assessments, and portfolios.
Participate in conferences with parents and staff, regularly communicate each child’s progress or problems, and document parent contacts and outreach efforts.
Attend staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and parent meetings when required.
Visit the homes of assigned children at least twice a year and complete required reports.
Use classroom management techniques that maintain organization and address disruptions and behavior problems; corporal punishment and isolation are prohibited.
Set up and organize the classroom to support learning, including required interest areas, equipment, and supplies.
Use at least one age-appropriate assessment tool regularly and ensure activity plans are based on ongoing assessments.
Work with the Education and Disabilities Specialists to develop and implement an individual education program for each child with a professionally diagnosed disability, within the authority provided.
Conduct daily head counts and complete attendance records, including arrival and departure times when children are late or leave early.
Inventory, request, and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies.
Evaluate the assigned Teacher Assistant in writing at least annually and submit the evaluation to the Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher.
Promote parent and community volunteers and seek in-kind donations.
Ensure service documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations and follow procedures for reporting suspected child abuse.
Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.