REPORTS TO: Children’s Services Classroom Specialist             DATE: 08-2018

GRADE LEVEL/SALARY: 15 -EHS Teacher with CDA; $10.67
                                  16- EHS Teacher with AA; $11.66
                                  19- EHS Teacher with BS or BA; $18.30

 

Job Summary:

Teachers must provide responsive care, effective teaching, and an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s skill growth aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, including children with disabilities. Emphasize nurturing and responsive practices, interactions and environments that support all children’s engagement.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality early education and child development services, at a minimum by implementing the following:

• Head Start Performance Standards
• Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
• Pre-K requirements/OSR, as assigned
• Daycare Licensing Minimum Standards
• Agency Policies and Procedures
• Creative Curriculum
• Alabama Early Learning Guidelines
• Alabama Developmental Standards for Preschool Children
• Regularly communicate with parents to ensure they are well informed about their child’s routines, activity and behavior.
• Engages in the Practice Based Coaching Model

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of all items listed under job duties.
• Use of effective Teaching Practices.
• Focus on promoting growth and developmental progressions in children.
• Integrate and analyze child assessment data for planning.
• Integrate developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all developmental areas.
• Conduct screens and assessments.

 

Credentials/Experience:

1000. have a minimum of a Child Development Associate, CDA, with experience working with young children. AA or BS degree is Early Childhood or related field, preferred.

 

Other Characteristics:

• Willing to obtain an age appropriate CPR/First Aid Certification.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and safe driving record.
• Proficient computer skills.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must review and verify all required paperwork prior to submission.
• Monitor and assure all required paperwork is entered into data system correctly.
• Provide training and guidance to Teacher Assistant.
• Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position or related duties.

 

Work Relationships and Scope:

Reports directly to the Children’s Services Classroom Specialist (CSCS). Works closely with Teacher Assistant, Family Engagement Staff, Children’s Services support staff, children and families.

 

Measure of Performance:

Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed.

• TIPTO Scores are 80% or above. (yearly)
• CLASS Scores meet program expectations, (2x/year)
• ITERS Scores meet expectations (yearly)
• PDPs are followed and expectations are met. (on-going)
• Deadlines are met at 100%. (ongoing)
• Paperwork is submitted on time with 100% accuracy. (ongoing)
• Review all classroom paperwork for accuracy prior to submission or uploading into data system. (ongoing)
• Individualize with children based on their needs and interests. (ongoing)
• Assess children’s development and learning. (3x/year)
• Engage in Practice Based Coaching, ongoing. (ongoing)
• Accountable for time in EWS. (daily)
• Parent Conference (2 per year, per child)
• Home Visits (2 per year, per child)
• Initial Home Visits will be made prior to the child’s attendance.
• Work with FES to build relationships with families. (ongoing)
• Follow program Policies and Procedures. (ongoing)

 

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a classroom setting. Minimum travel to make home visits is required. This position requires sitting, standing, bending, and minimal lifting of at least 40 pounds.

 

Benefits:

All full-time employees of the Partnership are provided a very generous and exceptional benefits package which includes full medical coverage managed by PEEHIP (BC/BS Plan). The agency contributes over 10% monthly to the Retirement System of Alabama on behalf of each employee.

 

Acknowledgement:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Children’s Services Classroom Specialist (CSCS). All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.