Job Details

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Master Teacher - Mentor/Coach, responsible for the total classroom operation per Federal Head Start Performance Standards (HSPS) 1302 and any additional standard referring to classroom activity. Provides day-to-day task supervision of assigned Teacher Assistant and/or Associate Teacher and is responsible for involving them in the planning and execution of daily classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The functions outlined in this job description are examples of the general nature of those performed by employees in this position. Any combination of these functions and responsibilities may be performed. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. Management retains the right to revise job functions at any time. These functions are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

COMPLIANCE (EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK, DHS, OHS, NAEYC)

• Use research based strategies from LEP evaluation information and accredited organizations to drive program practices (Ex: safe sleep)
• Understand and support core features of Educare Learning Network (ELN)
• Facilitate and participate in reflective practice, supervision and training.
• Ensure compliance with the educational content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment, and work plans as well as NAEYC accreditation standards and DHS licensing requirements
• Administer Ages and Stages Questionnaires for initial and continuous developmental screening
• Ensure completion of required documentation including, but not limited to: Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts, Accidental Injury Reports, ASQ and Internal referrals, emergency contacts, infant/toddler daily sheets, file sign in/out sheets, Child Plus data entry etc
• Conduct at least two home visits and parent conferences, per child, within the allotted time period

HIGH QUALITY TEACHING PRACTICES

• Utilize Teaching Strategies to track each child’s ongoing developmental skill level in the eight domains as required by the Head Start Performance Standards
• Utilize Conscious Discipline theory and application to promote child social emotional development and well-being as well as classroom management
• Utilize data provided by our Local Evaluation Partners (LEP) to build on and improve classroom practice
• Co-construct weekly lesson plans utilizing information from Creative Curriculum systems, observations, parental input, and developmentally appropriate practice which include goals to support individualized plans to support each child’s developmental needs
• Provide enhanced focus on language and literacy to promote school readiness for children and families
• Provide enhanced focus on problem-solving and numeracy skills to promote school readiness for children and families
• Integrate the arts into the program to strengthen social-emotional development, language and literacy
• Establish a daily schedule with routines and rituals to promote a safe and stable environment for children using I Love You Rituals and Conscious Discipline
• Ensure early intervention services are reported/obtained for children with concerns around developmental delays through the referral system
• Ensure the daily operations of the classroom is safe, stimulating and nurturing for children and adults

TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION

• Build and maintain good relationships to encourage collaboration, reflection, family engagement, high quality teaching practices and community relations with peers, families, volunteers and community partners
• Attend pre-service and other workshops that may include overnight and out-of-area travel as requested by TEI management
• Implement an interdisciplinary approach and reflection to build effective teams
• Attend and provide relevant information for Family Child Review (FCR) meetings as required
• Attend and provide relevant information for Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings as required
• Create a system to ensure completion of classroom responsibilities, data entry and compliance requirements even when absences occur
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKI LLS

Must have proven successful interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with intra-department and inter-department staff, vendors, clients, visitors, and contractors. Ability to follow oral and written instructions with ability to read, interpret, and present information efficiently and effectively. Must be able to accurately audit records and ensure compliance with written or oral guidelines. Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure. Must maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records, files, conversations, etc. Must adhere to TEI’s ISMART shared values: I-Integrity, S-Shared Purpose, M-Mutual Respect, A-Accountability, R-Reflective Practice, and T-Teamwork.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Teacher III