Teacher
About The Position
The Teacher in the Center Program provides services to an assigned number of children and their parents through center activities, home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and field trips. The Teacher supervises volunteers, maintains ongoing communication with parents and staff, and coordinates component services to support each child’s development. The Teacher performs other duties as assigned by the Center Supervisor. The Teacher organizes, operates, and maintains the Head Start center in accordance with state licensing guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards; develops and implements lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum; assesses children’s development and creates individual learning plans; supports classroom staff; and helps maintain a safe learning environment. The position also involves meetings and trainings, family-style meals, field trips, and verifying support staff’s actual hours worked.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Valid Minnesota State Driver’s License.
- Proof of vehicle insurance.
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report review.
Responsibilities
- Organize, operate, and maintain the Head Start center according to state licensing guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards.
- Maintain children’s records, including growth charts, and complete gaps in preschool screening.
- Write and implement Creative Curriculum lesson plans with activities that promote self-esteem, diversity awareness, and violence prevention.
- Plan and implement field trips.
- Assess each child’s development using the Creative Curriculum Assessment, develop individual learning plans, and review progress with parents.
- Direct and support Teacher Assistants and Paraprofessionals in the classroom.
- Communicate with parents and staff to ensure complete services for each child and integrate component services into the classroom.
- Attend team, Agency, Head Start, and interagency meetings and trainings, as well as community events, as assigned.
- Encourage and welcome parents and other volunteers in the center, on field trips, and in other activities.
- Maintain a safe indoor and outdoor program environment.
- Coordinate snack and meal service with Teacher Assistants and Paraprofessionals and participate in family-style meals.
- Verify actual hours worked by support staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
