headstart teacher

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska

<div>Position: Head Start Teacher
Program and Location: Head Start, McCook
Position Summary: The Teacher is responsible for direct contact with children in the classroom, providing developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis, challenging them at their level, and encouraging success for all students. The Teacher also provides a safe, pleasant, active learning and problem-solving environment.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provide experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, and support the social and emotional development of children.</li><li>
Ensure implementation of the High Scope curriculum which includes active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.</li><li>
Ensure initial and mid-year home visits, along with two parent/staff conferences are complete.</li><li>
Ensure classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.</li><li>
Recruit, maintain, and train classroom volunteers throughout the program year.</li><li>
Ensure implementation of oral health practices.</li><li>
Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.</li></ul>
Tasks and Duties:<ul><li>
Train and mentor classroom staff.</li><li>
Track daily attendance.</li><li>
Ensure completion of developmental and social emotional screenings.</li><li>
Ensure speech screenings and child growth assessments are completed.</li><li>
Ensure the playground is a safe environment.</li><li>
Attend annual center open house.</li><li>
Update center inventory annually.</li></ul>
Education Requirements:<ul><li>
High School Diploma or GED and AA or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. Equivalent coursework will be considered.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with Head Start families, other agency employees and the general public.</li><li>
Basic computer skills.</li><li>
Ability to provide leadership to classroom staff, parents/guardians and classroom volunteers.</li><li>
Obtain and maintain current required Teacher certifications.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and agency employees.</li><li>
Must keep all agency matters confidential.</li><li>
All Head Start employees are expected to abide by the Standards of Conduct.</li></ul>
Required Skills:<ul><li>
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Head Start families, other agency employees and the general public.</li><li>
Ability to provide leadership to classroom staff, parents/guardians and classroom volunteers.</li><li>
Model appropriate and professional behavior.</li><li>
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team</li><li>
Excellent communication skills.</li></ul>
Schedule/Hours: The hours are 40 hours a week for 38 weeks. Scheduled hours are generally between 7:00 am &ndash; 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. This position has summer months off. Head Start employees who have summer months off are eligible to apply for unemployment during this layoff period.
Pay Rate $18.11 - $25.05 per hour. Starting wage will depend on education and experience and additional compensation will be considered for individuals with a BA in a related field or in Early Childhood Education.
For more information, contact Taner Nixon at 308-865-5690 or email tanern@mnca.net. 
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Head Start Teacher

Aldar Education

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Homeroom Teacher for Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi for an immediate start.
 
 
 Al Rayana Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed gender primary school located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create &ldquo;A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity&rdquo;. This vision is supported by the Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA which is at the heart of the school community.
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading school group.
 
 
 The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 To be able to teach in an inspiring, and inclusive way, enabling independence, so that every child makes as much progress as possible; to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school and wider community; and to provide high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.
 
 
 
 Main Duties:
 
 
 
 To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
 
 
 
 Roles and responsibilities include:
 
 
 
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 Teamwork and collaboration
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 To be a good communicator at all levels.
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 Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
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 Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
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 Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
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 Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
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 Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children&rsquo;s development.
 
 
 
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 Teaching and Learning:
 
 
 
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 Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
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 Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
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 Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
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 Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
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 Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
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 Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
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 Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
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 Ensure the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum
 
 
 
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 Assessment and Data:
 
 
 
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 Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
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 Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student&rsquo;s development using Target Tracker.
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 Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
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 Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student&rsquo;s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings
 
 
 
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 Behaviour Management and Duties:
 
 
 
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 Follow the school&rsquo;s behaviour policy.
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 Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students&rsquo; needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
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 Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school&rsquo;s behavioural policy.
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 Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
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 Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
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 Carry out duties as directed and within the school&rsquo;s policy.
 
 
 
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 Wider Professional Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
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 Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
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 Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student&rsquo;s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
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 Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
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 Run a weekly ECA each term.
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification
 
 
 
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 Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience
 
 
 
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 Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
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 Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
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 A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
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 Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
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 Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
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 A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
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 A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
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 The incumbent requires to reside in the same Emirate of the school assigned to
 
 
 
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 Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
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Teacher - Homeroom - Immediate Start - Alrayana Charter School

Episcopal Children's Services

<div>Description:

JOIN THE ECS4Kids TEAM
At ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children&rsquo;s Services), we honor young children&rsquo;s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource &amp; Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers to promote children&rsquo;s well-being. These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills. Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout the Savannah River Region.
ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:<ul><li>
Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>
403(b) plan with 5% employer match</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
Long-term &amp; short-term disability insurance</li><li>
Employer-paid life insurance</li><li>
Paid holidays</li><li>
Generous paid time off</li><li>
Career development</li><li>
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</li></ul>
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Lead 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 ECS4Kids Policies &amp; Procedures. The Lead Teacher will also collaborate with the Teacher Assistant to foster a team-based approach to classroom instruction.
Key Responsibilities:
Education &amp; Curriculum<ul><li>
Develop and implement weekly lesson plans using Smart Teach.</li><li>
Follow approved curricula and daily schedules with fidelity.</li><li>
Use CLASS-aligned strategies to support emotional, organizational, and instructional quality.</li><li>
Conduct daily observations and input data into Gold.</li><li>
Individualize instruction based on child needs and data.</li><li>
Maintain a balanced routine with both teacher- and child-directed activities.</li></ul>
Health &amp; Safety<ul><li>
Conduct daily health checks and promote healthy habits.</li><li>
Follow all safety, hygiene, and emergency procedures.</li><li>
Participate in case management for children&rsquo;s health and development.</li></ul>
Family Engagement<ul><li>
Build strong, communicative relationships with families.</li><li>
Encourage parent involvement and provide regular updates on child progress.</li><li>
Support transitions between classrooms or programs.</li><li>
Prepare for and conduct Home Visits and Parent Conferences that encourage families to partner with teaching staff in children&rsquo;s learning and development.</li></ul>
Nutrition<ul><li>
Model and encourage healthy eating habits.</li><li>
Serve meals in a social, developmentally appropriate manner.</li><li>
Support kitchen duties and nutritional education as needed.</li></ul>
Professionalism &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>
Mentor Teacher Assistants and collaborate with in-class coaches.</li><li>
Participate in CLASS evaluations, staff meetings, and training.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality.</li></ul>
(These job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as required.)
Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Lead Teacher II: Associate&rsquo;s degree in child development or early childhood education; or an associate degree in a field related to early childhood education with 30 credit hours in early childhood education courses, with at least four months experience teaching preschool-age children</li><li>
Lead Teacher III: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in child development or early childhood education; or a baccalaureate degree in elementary education with 15 credit hours in early childhood education courses, with at least four months experience teaching preschool-age children; or a baccalaureate degree in any field with 45 credit hours in early childhood education courses, with at least four months experience teaching preschool-age children</li><li>
Lead Teacher IV: Master&rsquo;s degree in in child development or early childhood education; or an advanced degree in elementary education with 15 credit hours in early childhood education courses, with at least four months experience teaching preschool-age children; or an advanced degree in any field with 45 credit hours in early childhood education courses, with at least four months experience teaching preschool-age children</li></ul>
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:<ul><li>
Demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children&rsquo;s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.</li><li>
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children</li><li>
Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline</li><li>
Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum</li><li>
Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity</li><li>
Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families</li><li>
Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures</li><li>
Ability to maintain confidential information</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing</li><li>
Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records</li><li>
A willingness to learn and continue personal education</li></ul>
CERTIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Complete TB screening &amp; physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.</li><li>
Current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.</li><li>
At least 10 hours of state-approved training completed within the first 90 days of employment.</li><li>
25 hours of annual training?(January&ndash;December) in topics related to child development, health and safety, curriculum, and program operations.</li><li>
Training must be?Georgia state-approved?and documented in the staff member&rsquo;s personnel file.</li></ul>
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
Indoor classroom and outdoor playground settings</li><li>
Tolerance for noise and high activity levels</li></ul>
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:<ul><li>
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to?50 pounds?as needed to assist children or move classroom materials.</li><li>
Frequent?bending, kneeling, squatting, and sitting on the floor?to engage with children at their level.</li><li>
Ability to?stand and walk for extended periods?throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.</li><li>
Capacity to?respond quickly and physically?in emergency situations.</li><li>
Regular?visual and auditory monitoring?of children to ensure safety and engagement.</li><li>
Tolerance for?high noise levels?and a fast-paced, physically active environment.</li></ul></div>

Head Start Lead Teacher

Family Forum inc

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h3>
Love working with little learners? Ready to make a BIG impact in a small community?
Join our team as a Head Start Teacher and help children ages 3&ndash;5 years old discover the joy of learning! This is your chance to create a classroom full of laughter, curiosity, and growth&mdash;all while following Head Start Program Performance Standards.
And here&rsquo;s the best part: this is a 9-month position with summers off! Enjoy a well-deserved break from June through mid-August to recharge and come back ready to inspire.
**This position will run until the end of May, with the possibility call back from summer**
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Duties</h3>
<ul><li>Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards</li><li>
Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.</li><li>
Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.</li><li>
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.</li><li>
Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.</li><li>
Ensure a healthy classroom environment &ndash; including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.</li><li>
Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records, forms and files.</li><li>
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.</li></ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h3>
<ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.</li><li>
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.</li><li>
High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.</li><li>
A strong understanding of child development.</li><li>
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.</li><li>
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.</li><li>
Associate&rsquo;s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.</li><li>
Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.</li><li>
A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.</li><li>
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Nice To Haves</h3>
<ul><li>Bonus points for experience with special education or early intervention services!</li><li>
Strong communication skills to connect with families, colleagues, and community partners.</li><li>
Familiarity with early childhood assessments and Head Start standards.</li></ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits</h3>
DENTAL INSURANCE
VISION
403B RETIREMENT
PAID TIME OFF PACKAGE
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About Us</h3>
Family Forum, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation that provides programs for families in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and Price Counties of Wisconsin. The corporation is made up of a Governing Board who manage the affairs of the corporation through the Executive Director. The programs provided by Family Forum, Inc. are Head Start / Early Head Start.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Mission Statement</h2>
We are dedicated to preparing children and their families for success; through high quality programming, family support and wellness education, while fostering meaningful relationships.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
﻿﻿﻿﻿Our Vision</h2>
Partnering with families and communities to build school readiness for all children through passionately committed relationships that connect families to goal oriented outcomes. 
 
 
<div>Salary : $18.42 to $20.47/Hr</div>
<div>Minimum Education : Associate
</div><div>Job Type : Full Time</div>
<div>Category : Education/Training</div>
<div>Minimum Experience : None
</div><div>Location : Ashland, WI</div></div>

Head Start Preschool Teacher **Seasonal**

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION
 The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for classroom operation including planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children, establishing and holding parent/teacher conferences/home visits. The Teacher provides leadership and direction to other staff within the classroom and cooperates with other staff in providing services for the children and their parents. This position is responsible for data entry and record keeping responsibility for the children within their classroom as well as overall planning for children served in their classroom. This position is responsible for creating and facilitating a safe, healthy environment that provides intentional developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for the young children served. Helps recruit potential parents by providing information to them about the various program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Classroom Operations
 1. Plans a daily schedule and weekly lesson plan creating a varied and wide-range of opportunities for children to promote school readiness.
 2. Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children.
 3. Improves the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic and print awareness, their understanding and use of language, their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, their understanding of early math and early science, their problem-solving abilities and their approaches to learning.
 4. Tends to children's personal hygiene needs, including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.
 5. Promotes social and emotional development of children.
 6. Assumes overall classroom responsibility and data entry for all children served in their classroom.
 7. Completes required education screenings within the specified timelines.
 8. Ensures effective curriculum implementation.
 
Safety & Sanitation
 1. Maintains a safe, clean, care-giving environment, practices good personal hygiene and hand washing, and assures the well-being and safety of all of the children in that environment.
 2. Utilizes disciplinary measures appropriately as outlined in the Behavior Guidance Policies and Procedures.
 3. Protects all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately reports any such incident to the person in charge.
 4. Provides for the physical safety of each child from arrival time until departure time.
 5. Posts and complies with safety, sanitation and other guidelines for serving enrolled children (i.e., Child Care Licensing Standards, Head Start Performance Standards, Tri-Valley policy).
 6. Assures that safety and sanitation policies and procedures are followed appropriately.
 7. Assures that children are dressed appropriately for the weather and type of play in which they are engaged.
 8. Assures that children are supervised at all times.
 9. Have or obtain within 90 days of hire a First Aid and CPR Certification as well as maintain the certification during employment. Administer First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.
 
Physical Arrangement
 1. Plans and arranges an environment and room arrangement for children which is supportive and appropriate to meet their needs according to NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the Creative Curriculum guidelines.
 2. Creates developmentally appropriate and well-defined activity areas in the classroom.
 3. Assures sufficient and appropriate materials are displayed in orderly and accessible fashion.
 4. Assures indoor/outdoor areas are safe, secure, and provides a variety of opportunities for children to explore.
 5. Assures physical environment is child-sized.
 
Schedule, Routines, and Transitions
 1. Plans, posts, and complies with appropriate child lesson plans.
 2. Ensures required items are posted.
 3. Plans and implements transition activities to assist children with changes in the environment.
 4. Provides predictable routines to help children gain a sense of security.
 5. Creates intentional teaching opportunities in preparation for school readiness.
 6. Tends to children's personal hygiene needs, remaining especially attentive to them during routines such as diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.
 
Individualizing
 1. Determines the needs of children and plans and expedites services accordingly.
 2. Observes children, documents and refers those requiring additional services, i.e. mental health, nutrition, disabilities and other consultation as appropriate.
 3. Assists in the planning and conducts activities with the child that creates a developmentally appropriate and varied range of opportunities to explore and experience which meet the individual needs of the child (i.e. developing social and communication skills, self-esteem, creativity, self-reliance, etc.).
 4. Shares family-style meal; models manners and good nutrition.
 
Recordkeeping and Reporting/Data Entry
 1. Conducts developmental screenings and ongoing assessments.
 2. Completes timely, neat, accurate documentation as required.
 3. Maintains and documents communication with families.
 4. Collects and charts data and other assessment to determine the developmental level of individual children.
 5. Uses assessment data to promote children’s progress.
 
Parent Contact and Involvement
 1. Conducts parent conferences and home visits.
 2. Prepares and distributes take home activities for parents.
 3. Provides ongoing contact with families via telephone calls, notes or visits, documenting activity on contact sheets.
 4. Attends Parent Meetings and shares information regarding the children you serve as requested.
 5. Encourages the involvement of families and supports the development of relationships between children and their families.
 6. Helps arrange parent volunteers, welcome them and utilizes their skills in the classroom.
 7. Provide Family Services support and goal setting as determined by program needs.
 8. Invites parents/guardians to participate in the program.
 
Communication
 1. Maintains an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
 2. Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm.
 3. Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with other staff, parents and volunteers in planning and implementing activities for the program/classroom.
 4. Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a pleasant, soothing voice, and models this attitude and voice for parents and others working or volunteering in the program.
 
<ul>
<li>Specific daily teacher responsibilities are dependent on staffing patterns and classroom need.</li>
</ul>
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 1. Demonstrated competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions; plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across program standards.
 2. Comfortable working with computers, willing and able to learn program specific systems.
 3. Educational and experience requirements for the appropriate level in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and MN Rule 3 Teacher Qualifications:
 
Infant/Toddler Teacher
 <ul>
<li>Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or a comparable credential.</li>
</ul>
Infant/Toddler Teacher in Training
 <ul>
<li>At least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>High School diploma or GED.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within 9 months of the start date of the CDA Individual Plan of Action. CDA credential coursework will be provided.</li>
</ul>
Teacher
 <ul>
<li>Teacher III: AA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with 12 credits of accepted, education-related coursework and 1, 040 hours experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system OR;</li>
</ul>
Teacher IV: BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with 12 credits of accepted, education-related coursework and 1,040 hours experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system OR;Teacher V: MA/MS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with 12 credits of accepted, education-related and 1, 040 hours experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system.
 
Teacher in Training
 <ul>
<li>At least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>High School diploma or GED.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain an AA or advanced degree in Early Childhood Development within agreed upon timeframe established at hire. Coursework will be partially or fully provided.</li>
</ul>
Tri-Valley is a non-profit community action agency. We believe in the value of all human beings. It is that belief that drives our efforts to identify needs, seek resources and provide opportunities for people to thrive.
 Our work is committed to strengthening our communities so that its citizens have better places to live, work, worship and enjoy.
 The mission of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is to provide opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities.
 If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 218-281-0536 or hr@tvoc.org.
 
Application Deadline: Until Filled
 Employee Type: Seasonal
 Hours per Week: 40
 Shift Schedule: M-F 6:45am - 3:15pm
 Service Area Coverage: Blue Earth, MN
 Benefits: Holidays, and ESST
 If any questions about the position, please contact: Randi Rieffer, Randi.Rieffer@tvoc.org

HEAD START - RXII - Infant/Toddler Teacher, Seasonal

Volunteers of America

<div>VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans&rsquo; services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE: $26.90 - $28.31 PER HOUR
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 &ndash; 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.
Cities served include: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, Wilmington.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Head Start Teacher will provide children (2-3 years old) with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.
Specific duties include:
<ul><li>Implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions). Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the child&rsquo;s learning. Works cooperatively with Co-Teacher and Family Advocate (FA) to provide information and resources to enrolled families;</li>
<li>Provide children with an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child;</li>
<li>Conducts daily classroom planning, maintains children&rsquo;s records in conjunction with the FA and submits accurate monthly paperwork on a timely basis;</li>
<li>Observes, screens and assesses children&rsquo;s developmental levels and develops goals that relate to the child&rsquo;s individual needs;</li>
<li>Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children;</li>
<li>Provide a learning environment that reflects the varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children in the program and the larger communities and societies in which they live;</li>
<li>Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission.</li>
</ul>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
<ul><li>Plans and implements the program curriculum for children enrolled in morning and afternoon classes (double sessions), including individual and group activities.</li>
<li>Conducts classroom planning</li>
<li>Observes, screens and assesses children&rsquo;s developmental levels</li>
<li>Provide a planned program of activities, which supports and enhances the role of parents as the prime educators of their children</li>
<li>Other duties as required and may be subject to change</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications</li>
<li>Proof at the time of hire
<ul><li>TB clearance within 6 months prior</li>
<li>Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)</li>
<li>Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization</li>
</ul></li><li>Health screening at the time of employment</li>
<li>Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
<ul><li>Able to lift up to 50 lbs.</li>
<li>Frequently kneel and squat</li>
<li>Ability to move quickly</li>
</ul></li></ul>EDUCATION:
<ul><li>AA in ECE/CD or related filed.</li>
<li>24 units of ECE/CD</li>
<li>6 units of infant/toddler. (At least 3 Infant/Toddler units required at hire)</li>
<li>Must meet requirements to obtain Child Development Teacher Permit</li>
</ul>
EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>2 years of teaching experience</li>
<li>1 year of supervisor experience</li>
</ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul><li>1 year of infant/toddler experience</li>
<li>2 years of teaching experience</li>
<li>Child Development Teacher Permit with a minimum of 3 units administration</li>
<li>1 year of experience with infant/toddlers.</li>
<li>Head Start performance standards.</li>
<li>Creative curriculum.</li>
<li>Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).</li>
</ul>
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.</div>

Teacher Early Head Start South LA

Aware Inc.

<div>Description:

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE. 
AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as an early head start teacher.
The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Assist in guiding the implementation of a comprehensive child development program that meets the Head Start definition of curriculum in all program options and settings to assigned children six weeks through three years of age.</li><li>
Practice theories and sound principles of child and parent education in an environment in which children can develop personal relationships, experiment, make choices, solve problems, and develop age-appropriate social and self-help skills.</li><li>
Plan and participate in parent education and parent involvement activities. Present as a clinical coordinator in developing and implementing service and individual treatments plans.</li></ul>
Excited to join our organization? AWARE early head start teachers earn $18.66 - $21.02 per hour. Requirements:

Talents, skills, and abilities:<ul><li>
HS Diploma/GED/HiSET</li><li>
Minimum CDA or willingness to begin obtainment of a CDA immediately upon hire and one year of experience in a licensed early childhood facility.</li><li>
AA/AS or BA/BS Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field is preferred but not required. 60 hours of childcare training, experience with an evidence-based infant/toddler curriculum, and knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start.</li></ul>
Benefits:
AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security.
AWARE&rsquo;s benefits include:<ul><li>
Annual Raises</li><li>
Tuition Advancement</li><li>
Health Insurance</li><li>
Dental/Vision Insurance</li><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Life Insurance</li><li>
Wellness programs</li><li>
Generous paid time off</li></ul>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.</div>

Teacher - Early Head Start (Helena, MT)

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