TEACHER – TPV

Description

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt, Benefits Eligible

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Education Manager/ Education/Disabilities Manager

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, typically 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 37.5 hours per week for 42 weeks.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Understand and work to achieve the goals, philosophy and objectives of the Head Start program.

Plan and direct activities that will complete developmental screenings and developmental assessments, setting up individualized educational activities for each child.

Instruct, lead, and supervise teacher assistants, center aides, student teachers, interns, and volunteers in carrying out planned activities.

Assume responsibility for involving parents in center activities, field trips, and home visits and on other appropriate occasions on a regular basis.

Ensure maximum health and safety of each child by careful observation and maintenance of the center.

Assume responsibility for the classroom’s appearance and share housekeeping chores with other staff members.

Set up home visit plans for each child and family enrolled and follow through with this plan at successive visits, up-dating as necessary and involving the parents or primary caretaker in the learning process whenever possible.

Assist the Family Service Worker and Managers in all related matters where deemed necessary.

Develop activities based on current curriculum.

Complete accurately and neatly all required written reports and records on assigned children.

Keep confidential any matters pertaining to a child and/or family involved with Head Start.

Help orient new volunteers and visitors.

Promote mutual understanding and cooperation between Head Start parents and staff.

Attend all staff meetings.

Maintain frequent, open communication with the Director, all Managers, and staff.

Participate in staff trainings and development sessions. Maintain current credentials.

Act as a representative of Head Start in the community to strengthen the image of Head Start and families.

Teachers will write the monthly classroom newsletter.

Teachers will evaluate student teachers, interns, and volunteers.

Teachers will supervise Teacher Assistant and Center Aide in the classroom, on home visits, and during diagnostic evaluations.

Be responsible for the assigned computer hardware and software. Perform regular maintenance functions and other duties as outlined in the agency’s written procedure on computer systems.

Complete other duties as deemed necessary by the Head Start Director and the management staff for the efficient, quality operation of the Head Start program.

BENEFITS

Paid Holidays

Sick, Personal and Anniversary PTO

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Benefit Dollars

Requirements

Teacher I: Possess a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Special Education, or Human Services field.

Teacher II: Possess an associate’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Special Education, or Human Services field.

Two or more years of previous experience related to the care and development of children is preferred for all positions.

Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.

Will frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Be able to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulder level, sit on the floor on a daily basis, and/or to ascend/descend a step stool or step ladder.

Must be capable of providing written and oral information, both in person and over the telephone.

Must pass a physical exam and background checks.

 

*This institution is an equal opportunity provider.