Preschool Teacher - East Acres Head Start (Morgan County)

Community Action Partnership Of North Alabama • Decatur, AL

87d • $935 - $1,666

About The Position

The Teacher provides high-quality responsive early education and child development services to all children that promote school readiness, cognitive, social, and emotional growth for success in school. The Teacher works in collaboration with the partnering Teacher or Teacher Assistant, Classroom Partners, Special Needs Aides and Volunteers in the classroom. The Teacher is responsible for performance expectations, child outcomes, compliance and adherence to policies that create a safe and active learning environment for all children in their care. The Teacher should build a nurturing relationship with each child and a mutually beneficial relationship with the parent or guardian of each child. The Teacher is responsible for working cooperatively with Family Engagement Specialists, family members or guardians, Classroom Coaches and other specialists who may be in a role to support child outcomes. The Teacher must act as a professional representative of the agency in the classroom and within the community.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with 9 hours of concentrated coursework.
• Experience working in a pre-school environment.
• Proficient user of digital technology.
• Obtain and maintain a current age appropriate CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance and safe driving record.
• Must pass an ABI/FBI Background check every five years and a drug test at employment and randomly.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous learners and willing to advance in their professional development path.
• Understanding of the challenges of income eligible families and the consequences that families and children face in low-income communities.
• Sensitivity to families where English is not the primary language used in the home.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early education and child development results by implementing and adhering to collaboration with the partnering Teacher or Teacher Assistant.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with Center Director and Early Learning Coach on professional development and growth.
• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards and Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Identify individual child strengths and areas of needed growth through data collection and analysis.
• Utilize Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD to complete weekly lesson plans and individual child plans.
• Regularly and professionally communicate with parents to ensure they are kept informed about their child's routines, activities and behavior.
• Engage in the Practice Based Coaching Model.
• Assess Teaching Practices by identifying strengths and areas of needed growth.
• Plan appropriate activities that support the growth and progression of children with IEPs and their families.

Benefits

• Full medical coverage managed by PEEHIP (BC/BS Plan).
• Agency contributes over 10% monthly to the Retirement System of Alabama on behalf of each employee.

What This Job Offers

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