What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher I (Day Care Center Teacher I) position at Fairfax County?
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Located at the Head Start Gum Springs Center in Alexandria, VA, this floater position is under the supervision of the Head Start Education Manager.
Ensures developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum are implemented and creating a play-based learning environment to meet children's individual needs. Adheres to all policy and procedures regulated by Virginia State Licensing and the 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. Assists with 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.
This floater position may work in several capacities depending on where their services are needed. The term “floater” indicates that the teacher is not assigned to a single classroom and may be utilized in multiple rooms. Floating teachers may work a fluctuating work schedule and in a long- or short-term assistant capacity; or even serve in a lead role. The Head Start Teacher I floater should be flexible and able to adjust to different environments in order to support the needs of the program.
Note: 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.Plans, coordinates and presents a program of appropriate experiences for older school-age children or children with special needs;
Develops systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children;
Plans and prepares nutritious daily snacks;
Develops room arrangements to facilitate a variety of experiences to meet the needs and interests of the children;
Plans activities to involve parents in the center's program;
Participates in orientation, staff development sessions and teacher meetings;
Writes newsletter articles and prepares a calendar of activities involving a particular group of children;
Determines supply and equipment needs for their program.Knowledge of individual behavior and the growth and development of children and youth, and the impact of group relationships;
Knowledge of how cultural patterns, socioeconomic differences and/or physically and mentally handicapping conditions affect the behavior of children;
Knowledge of health, safety and first aid methods, and the ability to assume administrative responsibility for assigned areas of a health and safety program;
Knowledge of the factors which cause problems in children;
Ability to establish warm and supportive relationships with children, on a group and individual basis.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Completion of two years of study and training at an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in early childhood or elementary education, nursing, recreation, or a related field plus one year of related work experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
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 Tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: For special assignments/deadlines, alternate/flex schedule or comp time may be an option.
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.
Located at the Head Start Gum Springs Center in Alexandria, VA, this floater position is under the supervision of the Head Start Education Manager.
Ensures developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum are implemented and creating a play-based learning environment to meet children's individual needs. Adheres to all policy and procedures regulated by Virginia State Licensing and the 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. Assists with 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.
This floater position may work in several capacities depending on where their services are needed. The term “floater” indicates that the teacher is not assigned to a single classroom and may be utilized in multiple rooms. Floating teachers may work a fluctuating work schedule and in a long- or short-term assistant capacity; or even serve in a lead role. The Head Start Teacher I floater should be flexible and able to adjust to different environments in order to support the needs of the program.
Note: 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.Plans, coordinates and presents a program of appropriate experiences for older school-age children or children with special needs;
Develops systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children;
Plans and prepares nutritious daily snacks;
Develops room arrangements to facilitate a variety of experiences to meet the needs and interests of the children;
Plans activities to involve parents in the center's program;
Participates in orientation, staff development sessions and teacher meetings;
Writes newsletter articles and prepares a calendar of activities involving a particular group of children;
Determines supply and equipment needs for their program.Knowledge of individual behavior and the growth and development of children and youth, and the impact of group relationships;
Knowledge of how cultural patterns, socioeconomic differences and/or physically and mentally handicapping conditions affect the behavior of children;
Knowledge of health, safety and first aid methods, and the ability to assume administrative responsibility for assigned areas of a health and safety program;
Knowledge of the factors which cause problems in children;
Ability to establish warm and supportive relationships with children, on a group and individual basis.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Completion of two years of study and training at an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in early childhood or elementary education, nursing, recreation, or a related field plus one year of related work experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
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 Tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: For special assignments/deadlines, alternate/flex schedule or comp time may be an option.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of early childhood or any discipline that is directly related to the instruction of children.
- Knowledge of preschool Head Start standards and Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies (TS) Gold.
- Three or more years of experience in a classroom setting.
- Knowledge of VA Department of Social Services (DSS) regulations in childcare facility.
- Experience working with a diverse multicultural population.
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.
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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Salary : $21 - $36
