Head Start Teacher II (Day Care Center Teacher II)

Job Announcement

Located in the Head Start Program at Gum Springs Children's Center in Alexandria VA, this position is under the supervision of the Head Start Site Manager and the Early Head Start / Head Start Coordinator. Supervises a Teacher I in a preschool classroom, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum are implemented and creating a play-based learning environment to meet children's individual needs.

Position adheres to all policy and procedures regulated by Virginia State Licensing and Head Start Federal Standards to prevent health hazards and ensures the safety of children, completes and reports on developmental screenings / assessments through family conferences, home visits and staff meetings.

Assist in the preparation of documentation for local agency, state licensing and federal Head Start Performance Standards, as well as collaborates with county staff, citizens, and members of the childcare community.

Illustrative Duties

• Assists the Day Care Center Supervisor by coordinating activity plans, staff assignments and schedules;
• Oversees program plans of subordinates;
• Supervises the work of Day Care Center Teacher I's, Aides, substitutes and volunteers;
• Plans and implements a daily program of developmental experiences for preschool children, and a remedial and enrichment program for school-age children;
• Provides care and protection for the children, helping them learn to adapt to and cope with real-life situations and to develop appropriate habits in such activities as eating and dressing;
• From daily observation, notes the physical condition of each child, reports conditions needing attention, and administers first aid treatment when needed;
• Maintains progress records on the emotional, physical, social and intellectual development of the children;
• Holds regular individual parent-teacher conferences and participates in parent group meetings and activities;
• Through individual conferences, supervises assistant teachers and aides in daily contact with children;
• Maintains attractive, healthful surroundings and assures that equipment and materials are kept accessible to the children and in good condition;
• Attends and participates in conferences and workshops related to group day care and other pertinent fields;
• Performs center administrative duties, to include liaison with school officials, personnel, payroll, record keeping, cash handling and snack purchasing;
• Responsible for center newsletter;

Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop and maintain a working relationship with parents and staff.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following :

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a child-related field such as, but not limited to early childhood or elementary education, nursing, recreation, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants. Regularly moves about or positions self to supervise and interact with participants at their level. Occasionally lifts, transports, positions, push / pulls or moves up to 50 pounds. Must be sufficiently mobile and possess a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of program participant. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations. Administrative and supervisory activities will require ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO / AA / TTY.

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