Teacher HS

WAYNE-METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Hamtramck, MI

9d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher plans and delivers educational activities for infants and toddlers to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The role uses the HighScope Curriculum, establishes individual goals, assesses children’s progress, and supports their transition to Head Start or other educational settings in partnership with parents. The Teacher collaborates with teaching partners and program staff, maintains an engaging and safe classroom, supports families, and completes required program documentation. The position is based in Hamtramck, Michigan, and involves work primarily in a school setting, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions and travel to various sites. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with specific hours determined by department needs and occasional Saturdays.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood or Child Development education is preferred; alternatively, an associate degree in progress in Early Childhood/Child Development, with completion within one year, and/or 18 credit hours.
Coursework must include at least two early-childhood courses addressing the infant-toddler age group.
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.
Proficiency with internet applications and programs, including Google technology and Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn and use other required programs.
Strong interpersonal and professional skills, including professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups, including young children and their families.
Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and agency staff, and independently or as part of a team as needed.
Ability to serve people facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers, and to work with children and families with disabilities.
Ability to build positive and productive relationships with parents and caregivers.
Ability to uphold agency policies and procedures, Head Start Standards of Conduct, licensing regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, and GSRP standards.
Valid identification and reliable transportation.
Ability and willingness to make home visits and travel to various sites.
Ability and willingness to continue personal and professional growth and skill development.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families.
Proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers using the HighScope Curriculum.
Coordinate daily lesson planning that incorporates children’s goals, parent input, and goals identified in an IFSP or IEP.
Collaborate with teaching partners and program staff to plan for children’s progress using screenings, assessments, observations, parent input, and support strategies.
Observe children and document ongoing assessments, anecdotal notes, and screenings.
Ensure children, families, and staff are safe and ensure no child is left unsupervised.
Maintain an appropriate, engaging classroom and remain actively engaged with children during daily routines.
Foster positive adult-child interactions, children’s self-image, and socialization; adapt activities and environments to meet infants’ and toddlers’ changing needs.
Conduct at least two parent-teacher conferences and two home visits, and maintain positive communication with parents through various methods.
Develop culturally responsive curriculum activities and encourage family and community classroom volunteering; document participation.
Assist children with diaper changes, toilet learning, feedings, and other personal care tasks.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children’s home and school environments.
Maintain classroom equipment and supply inventories.
Complete required documentation, including home visits, conferences, CACFP, attendance, screenings, assessments, and individual learning plans, accurately and promptly.
Comply with licensing regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, GSRP standards, and agency policies and procedures.
Promote parents as their child’s first and best teacher through parent-child activities, information, classroom observation tools, and parent training; encourage participation in training, meetings, and the Policy Council.
Assist with enrollment and recruitment, employee talent outreach and retention, and generating non-federal match value for the Head Start program.
Work cooperatively with program and supervisory staff and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Complete at least 15 clock hours of professional development annually and attend relevant meetings.
Advocate for low-income community members and agency clients, including helping clients seek services and assistance from other agencies.
Participate actively in the agency-level Safety Committee.
Travel to various sites and conduct home visits as needed.