DISTRICT: | Region10 Education Service Center |
STATUS: | OPEN |
POSTING DATE: | 12/12/2023 |
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POSTING NUMBER: | 095553 |
LOCATION: | Head Start/Early Head Start, R10 |
POSITION: | Early Head Start Infant Toddler Teacher - Sherman |
JOB DESCRIPTION: | Primary Purpose:
- Provide for the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth and development of infants and toddlers in a safe and nurturing environment, while contributing to the everyday operations of the program as needed.
- Ensures services comply with Head Start Performance Standards and Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS: | Education/Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Infant and Toddler CDA Certification or equivalent required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of child development; principles of child health, safety and nutrition; effective communication (with infants, toddlers, parents, and other staff); adult learning principles; family dynamics; communicating and motivating adults; community resources; linking families with appropriate resources; brain development; SIDS; Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Basic computer skills such as data entry, completion of forms, communication to
- staff and parents
- Ability to be a positive role model for children and families
- Communicate effectively with families
- Organize and plan effectively
- Ability to support and respect the needs of children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Bilingual skills are an asset
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: | Responsibilities and Duties Common to all Region 10 ESC Employees:
- Ability to work on and enhance a team
- Utilize time wisely for effective management of position responsibilities and to ensure timelines are met
- Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
- Maintain a positive, customer friendly, and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal)
- Participate as an effective team member who contributes to center-wide strategic planning goals
- Display proficient levels of technology applications and remain current in the area of digital integration
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by Region 10 Leadership
- Prepare and organize resources, train, and collaborate with Region 10 personnel
- Exhibit initiative in identifying problems and suggesting solutions in a positive manner
- Exhibit good judgement and decision making
- Keep supervisor informed of program and district needs
- Maintain up-to-date entries in Region 10 databases and accurate records for tracking and invoicing
- Adhere to Center procedures, guidelines, and policies
Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the EHS Infant/Toddler Teacher:
- Maintain required documentation, in preparation for and following each day’s activities
- Prepare and maintain learning environment to meet the needs and interests of each child assigned to classroom caseload
- Help recruit volunteers and encourage families to volunteer in the EHS program
- Carry out curriculum plan by providing individualized developmentally appropriate activities for each child and documenting progress of the child
- Coordinate classroom visitation with families at their request
- Post and maintain a bulletin board for dissemination of information to parents
- Respond immediately to infants and toddler’s physical and emotional needs
- Maintain teacher child ratio as mandated by Head Start Performance Standards at all times with constant supervision
- Conduct on-going developmental assessments for children and provide feedback to parents regarding their child’s developmental progress
- Conduct a minimum of two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences annually
- Follow all health and safety rules and regulations as outlined in Head Start Performance Standards and Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers
- Assist with implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan for children with disabilities
- Assist with the transition of children into and out of the Early Head Start program, and within the program as indicated by need
- Document all activities in accordance with Performance Standards and Region 10 procedures
- Attend all required Early Head Start staff development and staff meetings
- Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications Training provided by Region 10
- Occasional travel for professional development training away from the EHS program site
- Maintains confidentiality of all information and records pertaining to children and families
- Plans and accomplishes work efficiently
- Demonstrates effective collaboration skills
- Assist with integration of services from all areas of Early Head Start
- Maintains effective communication with ESC and school district staff, including partner teacher, lead teacher, specialist and program coordinator
- Prepare and clean-up/sanitize the classroom in preparation for the next program day
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: |
- Have at least two years of experience in a child care center or early childhood setting working as a teacher or teacher-assistant
- At least one year of experience with infant/toddler care preferred
- Experience with low-income families
Accountability:
- The EHS Infant/Toddler Teacher shall be directly accountable to the geographic area Program Coordinator or his/her designee.
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OTHER INFORMATION: | Submitted applications will be reviewed and applicants may be selected for interviews during the posted time frame. Offer for employment may occur during the posted period. |
APPLY TO: | www.teacherjobnet.org |
SALARY: | $20,718-$29,909 (Salary estimate based on experience and skill set.) Position is 198 days. |
MONTHS: | 10 |
WORK HOURS: | FROM - 7:30 am   TO - 4 pm |
GRADE / STEP: | Pay grade 302 |
START DATE: | ASAP |
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