Early Head Start Teacher Haitian Youth and Community Center of Fl North Miami, FL Job Details Full-time From $15 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Qualifications Childcare Teaching Certification High school diploma or GED Associate's degree Teaching Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description The Early Head Start teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. SCOPE This is a professional teaching work with Haitian Youth and Community Center of Florida, Inc. Employees in this class are responsible for the care, development and teaching of children enrolled in early childhood education center. Responsible for planning and implementing classroom activities, and preparing lesson plans and various developmental activities for preschool children in the program. Incumbents apply professional principles and practices of elementary and early childhood education in the performances of assigned duties. Supervision is received from the center director and administrative superior who reviews through personal conference and written reports for achievement of established goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and implements classroom arrangements, lesson plans, and various developmental appropriate activities for children enrolled in the program. Plans and implements individual activities for children. Assesses developmental level of children; evaluates children in cognitive skills areas and areas of social and emotional development. Supervises maintenance of and records concerning child attendance, progress, problems, health, and parent contracts; prepares and submits monthly reports. Conducts conferences with parents concerning progress and development of children. Attends professional and educational conferences and meetings to keep abreast of educational trends and developments. Recruits and supervises volunteers to work in the classrooms. Evaluates health services provided to children; identifies children with special health needs and obtains physicians prescriptions; completes USDA applications for each school year. Observes children with disabilities and prepares progress reports. Makes home visits and conducts parent-teacher conferences to encourage parent participation in the program. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the theories and principles of elementary and early childhood education. Considerable knowledge of methods and practices of teaching. Considerable knowledge of established child care practices and procedures. Knowledge of techniques in planning and evaluating developmental activities of young children. Knowledge of the conduct and behavior of preschool children. Knowledge of the program curriculum and learning activities at a Head Start/Early Head Start center. Knowledge of techniques of appropriate stimulation for the development of preschool children. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to teach preschool children. Ability to prepare records, forms, and reports. Ability to interact with preschool children in the classroom and in outdoor activities.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person