Head Start Teacher (Pre-K)

Head Start Teacher 1 (Pre-K)

Job Description

Nature of Work

To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. To develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten. Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and / or agency policies and procedures.

Education

Associate's or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's Degree or higher that includes coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education. Transcripts are required to validate educational requirements.

Essential Functions

• Be familiar with and adhere to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, State of Louisiana licensing requirements, the RCCDC written work plan, and agency's policies and procedures
• Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families, to include respect for culture, diversity and ethnicity.
• Oversee Teacher Assistant and volunteers in the classroom.
• Participate in annual program self-assessment and continuous quality improvement initiatives of the overall program.

Monitor and ensure confidentiality of children records

Position Specific Essential Functions :

Individualization

Curriculum and Assessment

Parent, Family & Community Engagement

Utilize Information Systems to support child (school readiness), family and agency outcomes

Additional Job Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English / Spanish skills highly desirable.

Ability to supervise pre-school children and ensure a safe environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need redirection in order to insure their safety or the safety of others in the environment.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Employees within this classification are required to :

Position Reports to : Center Director

FLSA Status : Hourly / Non-Exempt

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