Head Start Preschool Teacher (30 hr/wk, school year), ($22.33-$25.81/hr)

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc.•Easthampton, MA

17d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher works in cooperation with the Lead Teacher to maintain overall classroom operations in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children criteria, and Massachusetts Department of Education frameworks. The role works with parents and community members to implement School Readiness goals and supports a quality early care and education environment for culturally diverse families with lower incomes. The position includes classroom supervision and safety, curriculum and child-assessment documentation, family engagement, coordination with program and community specialists, and occasional bus-monitor and classroom coverage duties. The employee must comply with program standards, confidentiality policies, and agency conduct expectations. Employment is contingent on required background checks and health documentation.

Requirements

At least an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Nine months of experience in an early childhood education setting.
EEC Teacher certification for the appropriate age group of the assigned classroom.
CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according to EEC regulations.
Provide documentation of a physical exam, MMRs, and TB risk upon hire and as required thereafter.
Pass required background checks, including applicable CORI, DCF, SORI, fingerprint-based national and state criminal history, NCOR, and out-of-state checks.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard, and climb stairs frequently.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, bend, participate in floor activities, and lift young children ages 2 months to 5 years.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle and program vehicles as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain classroom operations in cooperation with the Lead Teacher and in accordance with applicable Head Start, EEC, NAEYC, and Massachusetts Department of Education requirements.
Demonstrate commitment to quality early care and education and sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse families with lower incomes.
Maintain the EEC Professional Qualifications Registry and an Individual Professional Development Plan.
Maintain current knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, EEC regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery, and applicable NAEYC criteria.
Provide appropriate supervision of children and implement protocols for the care of young children.
Maintain healthy and safe environments for young children.
Complete weekly curriculum, child anecdotal records, child assessments, home visits, and family conferences.
Engage families in creating school readiness goals for children.
Work with program and community specialists to implement goals through the program’s case management system.
Fill in for the bus monitor as needed, including completing daily passenger logs and pre- and post-trip bus inspections.
Cover for other classrooms as needed.
Follow the HS & ELP Standard of Conduct.
Attend appropriate program workshops and meetings, including site Family Meetings.
Adhere to agency confidentiality policies and maintain good working relationships with other staff members.
Provide required health documentation and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according to EEC regulations.