Job description

The Early Head Start Teacher possesses a minimum of a CDA with an Infant/Toddler endorsement a job-related associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred. Has primary responsibility for classroom operation including planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children, and conducting parent/teacher conferences. Supervises classroom volunteers and provides direction to Teaching Assistants. This position is responsible to and supervised by the Site Administrator under the direction of the Vice President for Early Childhood Education.

General Qualifications: The Early Head Start Teacher has knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, and bilingual education. They must have the required educational background and ability to collaborate with parents.

Successful Teachers demonstrate cooperation and align their practices with the program philosophy. They are emotionally mature, show respect for children and adults, are flexible and have patience. Teachers must have good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health.

Essential Functions (not an exhaustive list):

• Use developmentally appropriate, effective teaching practices that align with the NAEYC code of ethical conduct and demonstrate an understanding of child development birth to three.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities that meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children in the classroom.
• Work with co-teacher and teaching assistant to complete documented lesson plans and implement the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos with fidelity.
• Align assessment, observations, and lesson plans to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five.
• Review and understand STEPS School Readiness Goals and intentionally focus on achieving them.
• Pull classroom reports and use your data to inform teaching practices and plan for individualization.
• Incorporate IFSP/IEP goals in lesson plans and make necessary environmental adjustments.
• Provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment in line with ITERS, licensing standards, and developmental needs of the children in care. The classroom environment must be conductive to exploration and materials must be accessible to children.
• Keep equipment and materials safe, clean and in good condition, both indoors and outdoors.
• Understand the CLASS observation tool and best practices for adult child interactions and instructional support. Meet minimum CLASS score thresholds.
• Be open and receptive to change and personal growth. Actively participate in your own professional development planning. Participate in your own professional development by attending classes, meetings, workshops, and conferences related to Head Start and early childhood education meeting annual training requirements.
• Adhere to Agency policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Conduct home visits.

Additional Requirements: Valid Virginia Operator’s License and reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen (including marijuana), criminal background screening including criminal, sex offender and child protective services. Obtain/maintain a certification in First Aid and CPR for infants and children. Able to move with ease and lift 50 pounds. Able to squat, bend and interact with children and willing to adjust work schedule as needed. Ability to occasionally attend meetings or training in evenings and/or weekends. Ability to pass a health examination and provide a tuberculosis screening. Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community. COVID-19 Vaccination is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff must be COVID-19 Vaccinated

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Farmville, VA 23901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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