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At the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, we're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Head Start Teacher to join our team. As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, we're committed to positively impacting lives and communities across the state.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Early Head Start Teacher ensures the safety and well-being of each child in the program by providing a safe and healthy environment. This co-teaching position includes collaborative supervision in providing quality early childhood experiences for children ages six-weeks to three-years old.

• Directly supervise and develop classroom associates, managing day-to-day operations in the classroom.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children.
• Encourage family involvement and support relationships between children and their families.
• Implement developmentally appropriate practices, inclusive of children with disabilities, and age-appropriate and integrated across all areas of a child's development.
• Meet federal, state, local, and program regulations and timelines for compliance, implementation, and documentation.
• Participate in teaching activities, consistently moving around the learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Constantly supervise children during all activities and times under direct care.
• Redirect inappropriate behaviors in a positive manner.
• Respond quickly to a child in distress or a crying child.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate feeding, toileting, cleaning, and health care practices for children with special health care needs.
• Model appropriate language behaviors for children.
• Prepare lesson plans, materials, and environment that are organized, interactive, and safe.
• Prepare and implement transition strategies for daily activities.
• Organize classroom space into functional areas.
• Conduct and record ongoing observations and developmental assessments.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences.
• Administer and record developmental assessments.
• Refer suspected disabilities and abuse to the appropriate authority.
• Behave in a professional manner, open, cordial, family- and child-centered, and in the best interest of the Head Start program.
• Record and submit accurate attendance and other reports.
• Count, record, and submit accurate meal count reports.
• Attend and participate in team, site, and agency required meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Participate in family-style meal service.
• Ensure site-appropriate health, safety, classroom organization, and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Follow mandatory reporting of suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, repair needs, complaints, accidents, and injuries.

• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in Infant and Toddler Education or higher.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• PDS documentation and transcripts.
• Ability to perform physical requirements, including kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects or children up to 50 lbs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. We're committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on the lives of our children and families.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.