What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher (Preschool) ($5,000 Bonus) (37.50 hrs/wk, $22.14-$25.59) position at Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc.?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position : Teacher
Hours : As Assigned
Location : As Assigned
Status : Non-Exempt
Supervisor : Lead Teacher
Job Summary :
In cooperation with Lead Teacher, maintain overall classroom operations in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children, and MA Department of Education Frameworks. Work with parents and community members to implement School Readiness goals
Essential Requirements and Responsibilities :
- Demonstrate commitment to quality early care and education with sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse families with lower incomes.
- Complete and maintain EEC Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) and Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
- Produce documentation of physical exam, MMR's and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years. Obtain and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according to EEC regulations.
- Maintain and practice current knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery, and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate.
- Ensure the appropriate supervision of children, including implementation of protocols for the care of young children.
- Ensure healthy and safe environments for young children.
- Ensure completion of weekly curriculum, child anecdotal records, child assessments, home visits and family conferences.
- Engage with families in creating school readiness goals for children.
- Work with program and community specialists to implement goals through program's case management system.
- Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections.
- Cover for other classrooms as needed.
- Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct.
- Attend all appropriate program workshops and meetings, including site Family Meetings.
- Adhere to agency confidentiality polices.
- Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members.
Requirements
Education, Experience and Qualifications :
Must at minimum have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with nine months of experience in ECE setting. Department of Early Education & Care Teacher certified (for appropriate age group of assigned classroom).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIREMENT FOR VIDEO / AUDIO RECORDING STAFF / CHILD INTERACTIONS
The Office of Head Start uses the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as part of its monitoring processes, via recording or through on-site visits. ?In preparation, self-assessments of HS & ELP classrooms involve live, virtual or recorded observations of teachers working with children.
Community Action is an AA / EOE / ADA
Employment is contingent upon the following : a satisfactory Background Record Check (BRC) which includes Criminal Offender Record (C.O.R.I.), Department of Children and Families (DCF) background check, Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks, fingerprinting-based national and state criminal history check. BRC and fingerprinting-based national and state criminal history checks, National Sex Offender Registry (NCOR), and Out-of-State checks (CORI, SORI, DCF) if an individual has lived in another state within the last five years. BRC and fingerprinting-based national and state criminal history check is to be completed every three years. In addition, employment is contingent on evidence of physical exam within the past year, plus verification of MMRs and TB. Documentation of subsequent physical exams must be submitted every 2 years. Also, submit evidence of a good driving record and ability to be covered under Community Action's non-owned and hired vehicle policy.
Salary : $22 - $26
