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Early Head Start Teacher

4 months ago


Kansas City, United States YMCA Kansas City Full time

Overview

The Early Head Start Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of six-weeks to three-years old children and provides quality early childhood experiences. This is a year round position

$500 Sign-On Bonus*

YMCA Head Start Benefits

* Paid professional development training
* Paid Child Development Associate credential (CDA) Upon completing CDA certification, pay will increase by $1.00
* FREE Y family membership
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Medical/Vision/Dental
* Y Retirement Fund
* Sign On Bonus is for new associates and is paid in two increments after the first paycheck.

OUR CULTURE:

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City's mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Responsibilities

* Assists in developing and implementing lesson plans based on Head Start Performance Standards.
* Supervises children in a classroom setting.
* Maintains each child's portfolio by completing daily observations, collecting daily anecdotal notes, and running records. Every fall, winter, and spring utilize the portfolio to complete assessments on all children.
* Parent/Teacher Conferences and home visits are completed and documented to ensure that families are included in planning/goal setting.
* Responsible for generating classroom in-kind weekly.
* Maintains staff-to-child ratios within licensing standards and according to YMCA Early Head Start Performance Standards for classroom coverage (one to four ratio); assists in insuring adequate staff coverage at all times.
* Attends and participates in team, site, and agency required meetings, trainings, professional development, and continuing education.
* Attends required activities, meetings, and trainings scheduled during evening and/or weekends.
* Participates in family style meal service. Eat nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, modeling good nutrition and proper social skills
* Communicates concerns about a child's special needs to appropriate coordinator or specialist and participate in the referral process.
* Reports suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate associates of any suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents or injuries immediately.

Qualifications

* High School diploma or GED.
* Infant/Toddler CDA required (Training available to complete within 12-months of hire)
* Minimum six months experience working with infants/toddlers, preferred.
* Minimum of three college credit hours in early childhood, child development, youth development, or child/family related courses.
* Commitment and desire to provide premiere child care services at all levels.
* Sensitivity to individuals representing a variety of family, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.