Teacher

Design and setup of classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children interest, needs, and best practices.

Providing constant and continuous active supervision of children daily during all activities, both indoor and outdoor and. Children should not be left unattended for any reason.

Conduct classroom activities.

Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child in each of the required learning domains.

Screening of each assigned child according to prescribed schedule using the Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screeners in order to meet the 45 – Day compliance.

Developing Group Weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children interest.

Implementing individual (and bi-weekly lesson plans as appropriate) lesson plans IEP/ISFP based on screening/assessment results within two (2) weeks of screening/assessment.

Conducting anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning.

Administering the Child Progress Indicator (CPI) assessment three times a school year for each assigned child.

Initiating a referral immediately, observations of children with behavioral concerns or suspected disabilities; maintain, record, and follow up bi-weekly, at a minimum, until referral concern is addressed.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in child development or related field with one (1) year of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development or related field, or currently enrolled in college. Minimum: Associate degree in Child development.

Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development in Head Start. Working knowledge of Head Start and State Child Care regulatory environment.

Demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development, or related areas.