Early Head Start Teacher (Floyd - $24354.30)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Early HS Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities according to the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards, Georgia Bright from the

Start:

Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Rules and Regulations and Tallatoona CAP, Inc. and develop a team approach to classroom teaching in collaboration with the Teacher Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for classroom management and coordinating the daily activities of the classroom with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant Uses the program curriculum to develop lesson plans for classroom and supportive activities both indoors and outdoors to ensure individualization for child development, with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant & provides constant supervision of children at all times Together with the Teacher Assistant, maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment for the children, indoors and outdoors, in accordance with agency guidelines In union with the Teacher Assistant, conducts on-going observations and anecdotal record of children in his/her care. Uses records and screenings to develop daily and weekly lesson plans meeting the needs of the children and meeting weekly planned objectives Conducts home visits and parent conferences, maintains proper records within agency time frame Prepares information for Individual Education Programs (IEP) based on observations, in collaboration with the Teacher Assistant. Attends IEP meetings as required Refers to the IEP(s) for individualization on lesson plans Participate in Open House and Parent Meetings as required by supervisor Promotes consistent child attendance in the classroom, with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant Articulate in defining and explaining the eight domains of learning and how the curriculum meets the domains Participates in recruitment activities (children & classroom volunteers) as required by supervisor Diaper change and bathe children (if necessary) in accordance with the appropriate procedures Follows CACFP nutrition and health guidelines for meals and hygiene practices (tooth brushing, hand washing etc.) Prepares monthly parent calendar, with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant. Maintains confidential files in accordance with agency procedures. Reports all needs related to service area delivery to the Center Manager and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be effective in both verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to plan and organize Must be able to attend required meetings and trainings at various locations and be able to work a flexible schedule Must possess leadership skills and have the ability to work with individuals inclusive of all ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds Must have access to a vehicle, a valid drivers' license and maintain adequate liability Insurance Must be able to lift 40 pounds Fluent oral and written bilingual skills preferred -

English/Spanish Education and Experience:

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable and trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development required Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor's/advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major (30 semester hours) relating to Early Childhood education, with experience teaching infants and toddlers Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Associates degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching infants and toddlers

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Early Head Start Teacher's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Early Head Start Teacher's job description. While performing the responsibilities of the Early Head Start Teacher's job, the employee is required to be able to talk and hear. The employee is also required to stand/kneel/stoop/bend and use his/her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. Vision abilities required by this job include close/peripheral vision.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Tallatoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tallatoona does not and will not discriminate in employment and/or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are consistent with the above.

Pay:

$24,354.30 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person