Job Description:
Position Title:Early Head Start Teacher
Reports To:Site Supervisor
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Early Head Start Teacher provides directs activities within the classroom setting, including developmentally appropriate curriculum implementation, lesson preparation, student supervision, individual or small group instruction, maintaining the classroom environment, and documenting student progress to ensure effective learning for all students; key responsibilities include preparing materials, implementing lessons with students, managing classroom behavior, and communicating with parents regarding student progress. In collaboration with the teaching team, the Early Head Start Teacher is also responsible for the childrens health and safety, including family style dining meal service, on-demand feeding of infants, diapering and toileting, and applying first aid.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Direct the planning, organizing, and implementation of instructional services for children aged six weeks to three years old, including small and large group instruction, indoor and outdoor gross motor, mealtime, and nap.
- Develop and implement approved weekly lesson plans; individualize educational plans for children as needed.
- Serve as the primary provider for a group of 4 children; prepare child development materials and arrange a physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
- Lead the classroom team in preparing and implementing a safe and healthy learning environment that supports and challenges each childs development; assist in sanitizing and cleaning the classroom daily.
COMPETENCIES:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Infant & Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate).
- Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelors Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education, and two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of Curriculum, CT Early Learning and Development Standards, CT Preschool Assessment Framework, Head Start Performance Standards, and OEC Regulations.
- Statute19a-79-4a of the CT licensing standards states "A designated head teacher shall submit to the department written verification of being twenty (20) years of age or older…", and "A second program staff person who works under the supervision of the head teacher shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older…"
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short-Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Comprehensive benefit time package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
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JOB ID# 14267 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut