Teacher - Head Start Pre School Program

2 months ago

Lansing, United States Capital Area Community Services Inc. Head Start Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

This is a full time position, the rate of pay is $21.70 with an Associates, $22.69 with a Bachelors, and $29.35 with a Masters. We offer paid winter break, spring break, and other paid time off along with a comprehensive employee benefits package.

We are offering a $2,000 sign on bonus upon hire

CACS works toward eliminating the causes and conditions of poverty in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, and Shiawassee Counties by providing programs in childhood education, nutrition, weatherization, housing, and financial counseling. Our ultimate goal is to provide the services and support for individuals to achieve their own definition of success and quality of life.

Job Summary

Provide children with a rich learning environment and varied experiences based upon their developmental level to help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally. Screen and assess children for development of appropriate programming and referrals. Communicate with parents regarding their child's progress and involve family members in the classroom program. Maintain compliance with requirements and standards, including required documentation.


Qualifications

Education:

Teacher I (Associate's Degree)

Teacher II (Bachelor's Degree)

Teacher III (Master's Degree)


Experience:


A minimum of one year of related experience in education or child development is preferred


Position Duties/Responsibilities


Establish a classroom learning environment that provides a rich array of learning opportunities based upon the developmental levels of the children and is clean, safe, and attractive, while implementing evidence-based curricula in the classroom

Maintain an environment that is conducive to learning. Plan classroom activities that are culturally sensitive that involve and challenge children with disabilities and at all developmental levels. Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials.

Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, skill development, child-led learning activities, meals, naps, and effective transitions between activities.

Demonstrates understanding and implements all areas of CLASS (Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.)

Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children needs, and encouraging child expression and autonomy.

Encourage child-led experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote further children's learning and thinking.

Develop and implement weekly lesson plans using a team-teaching approach, including ongoing individualization plans for each child based on needs and strengths identified through screening, behavior incident tracking, formalized IEP's/IFSP's, and assessments. For dual language learners, intentionally plan activities that focus on both English language acquisition and the continued development of the child's home language.

Ensure children are actively supervised and engaged at all times including in the classroom, during transitions, on the playground, and any other time during the school day, conducting name to face checks accurately, counts the children in and out, adheres to zoning and risk assessment, and follows all other active supervision procedures and child required ratios.

Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom and the ability to support sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.

Conduct two home visits and two parent teacher conferences per year, per child, to involve caregivers in understanding their child's developmental needs and progress, and to identify other child and family needs.

Complete required child assessments, anecdotal notes, documentation and reporting of child outcomes, IEP's/IFSP's, developmental screenings, etc.

Assist with and document diapering/toilet training, and maintain the hygiene and personal needs of children including tooth brushing, family-style meals, and other self-help skills as needed or requested by children.

Supervise all meal service/activities, while engaging children to support their social development and self-help skills. Follow sound nutrition practices, CACFP guidelines, as directed by the nutrition coordinator. Submit all required documentation in a timely manner.

Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy environment by conducting an Maintain inventory of equipment and materials. Keep supervisor informed of needs, assuring that all classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.

With supervisor's guidance, may provide leadership, delegation of tasks, direction, supervision, and training to other classroom staff to ensure compliance with policy and procedures.

Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate manner per department requirements.

Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding any changes in classroom activities, child's status, work schedule, supply and equipment needs, or any issues or concerns.

Coordinate and communicate with the Family Advocate on a regular basis related to file review, child attendance, transitions, family needs, etc.

Perform the functions of this position with a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.



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