NMCAA Early Head Start Teacher

Purpose:
To provide relational learning at EHS Centers to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Position Objectives:

• In collaboration with the EHS Teacher partner/EHS co-teacher, be responsible for the general management of the classroom. Provide provisional home visits weekly due to extended closures or upon new centers opening.
• Develop and implement center policies and the program.
• Administer day-to-day operations within the classroom, including being available to address parent and child concerns.
• In collaboration with teaching partner/EHS co-teacher, complete child assessment and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program.
• Overseas substitutes and volunteers to ensure overall care and supervision of children

Essential Functions:

Eligibility Recruitment Selection Enrollment & Attendance

Education and Child Development Program Services

Health Program Services

Family and Community Engagement Program Services

Additional Services for Children with Disabilities

Program Management and Quality Improvement

Financial & Administrative Requirements

Transition Services

Human Resources Management

Program Management and Quality Improvement

Minimum Education:

• Associate degree in early childhood education or child development with a focus on infant and toddler development preferred. Minimum Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) with a focus on infant and toddler development.

Additional Qualifications Required:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet the State of Michigan and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check requirements.
• Ability to meet the State of Michigan and federal health requirements (medical clearance, mental wellness, and TB examination).
• Exhibit good moral character per the definition in Licensing Rules for Childcare Centers.

Minimum Experience:

• Prior experience working with low income/at risk families.
• Strong teamwork skills which balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Experienced in working collaboratively with community members.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Possess management skills that include written and verbal communication abilities, decision making, time and stress management and strong observation abilities.
• Basic computer skills and experience with internet access, web-based software, and e-mail. Working knowledge of office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize to work efficiently and effectively.
• Willingness to seek further training and education.
• Willingness to adhere to the NMCAA Head Start/GSRP Guidance Policy and implement positive behavior guidance techniques.

NMCAA North Street Child Development Center – Early Head Start Teacher

To provide relational learning at EHS Centers to promote school readiness by enhancing
the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational,
health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.
Associate degree in early childhood education or child development with a focus on
infant and toddler development preferred. Minimum Child Development Associate Credential
(CDA) with a focus on infant and toddler development.
Prior experience working with low income/at risk families.
Strong teamwork skills which balance team and individual responsibilities.
Experienced in working collaboratively with community members.
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. $18.02 per hour.
Proof of COVID vaccination required unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
EOE. Reply by 12/5/22. For details visit www.nmcaa.net