HS - Teacher

Action Pact Inc•Blackshear, GA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Action Pact is a community action agency dedicated to improving lives and communities for over 50 years. We are recruiting for a full-time Head Start Teacher who will provide a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for children. This role involves planning and implementing early childhood development learning experiences in an assigned classroom.

Requirements

A minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
BA preferred.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Implement a curriculum designed to improve the physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills of children enrolled in the program; review with Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher before implementation.
Supervise, monitor, and observe each child and make recommendations for improvements in individual educational plans.
Coordinate the activities of volunteers and aides assigned to the classroom; work closely with staff professionals in carrying out parent involvement activities.
Keep written reports and records of health, attendance, problems, and progress of each child.
Participate in conferences with parents and other staff professionals to enhance child development through a carefully planned and coordinated program.
Attend staff meetings, workshops and in-service training sessions, and parent meetings when required.
Visit homes of children at a minimum of twice a year and assist in the plan for child development outside the classroom setting.
Develop daily lesson plans that reflect the use of the assigned curriculum, are age-appropriate, and contain a variety of activities and experiences, including all Head Start performance standards requirements.
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers.
Discuss each child’s ability and limitations and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each child.
Demonstrate on a continual basis appropriate classroom management techniques, including establishing and maintaining organization, and dealing with disruptions and behavior problems.
Set-up and organize classroom in a neat and orderly manner; establish a total climate conducive for learning.
Observe, assess and record the behavior (individual and group needs, specific interests, strengths, and concerns) of all children assigned to classroom.
Advise parents of progress and/or problems of each child on a continual basis. Document all contacts and efforts where parents are difficult to contact.
Be courteous and receptive to all Head Start parents, encourage participation in their child’s developments at every occasion. Reinforce positive behavior shown by parents.
Supervise the arrival and departure of children.
Establish, utilize and identify a variety of interest areas; Organize space equipment and supplies, including minimally: Blocks, Library corner, Discovery/Science area, Dramatic play/housekeeping area, Table Toys and Games, Art Area, Music/Movement, Sand/Water, Computer, Writing, Storage area(s).
Utilize at least one (1) assessment tool appropriate to the age(s) of the children on a regular basis. Records must reflect assessment tool use.
Ensure there are indicators or evidence in each child’s file that his or her program of activities and experiences are planned and based on an on-going assessment.
Ensure on-going observations, recording, (anecdotal or other) and evaluations of each child’s growth and development are contained in each child’s file.
Within the authority given and in conjunction with the Education and Disabilities Specialists, develop and implement an individual education program (IEP) for each child with an identified and confirmed (professionally diagnosed) disability.
Conduct daily head count and complete daily attendance records.
Inventory, request and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies.
Make required home visits (2) to the parents or guardians of children assigned to classroom and complete required reports.
Assess and evaluate assigned Teacher Assistant not less than annually in writing and submit to the Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher.
Promote parent and community volunteers and actively seek In-Kind donations. Ensure proper documentation of services are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur.
Monitor, document and follow the procedures for reporting suspected child abuse.
Adhere to the confidentiality policy at all times.
Maintain attendance rosters with noted times when children arrive late or leave early.
Maintain an up to date portfolio for each child as part of their assessment.
Perform all other duties as assigned.