What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Educator position at Start Early?
About Start Early
Start Early is a leading organization dedicated to providing quality early learning and care across the country. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap and build more equitable early learning experiences for young learners. We achieve this by scaling our deep expertise through partnerships and collaborations.
We are recruiting individuals who share our commitment to appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning, and communication. If you are passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering positive self-images and experiences of success for all children, we encourage you to apply.
- Collaborate with the Education Coordinator and Classroom team to create a nurturing environment that supports the developmental needs of young children.
- Inspire Learning: Assist in creating a vibrant classroom environment based on ECERS/ITERS guidelines and integrate CLASS concepts into daily teacher-child interactions and routines.
- Lesson Planning: Active participation in lesson planning sessions and assisting with the implementation of the researched-based Creative Curriculum.
- Tailor Learning: Follow the use of child assessments, screening results, and observation data to support developmentally appropriate experiences that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for every child.
- Create Lasting Connections: Take part in Family/Child Review, schedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits each year, building strong relationships and partnerships with families to support children's growth.
- Inclusive Practices: Adhere to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and/or Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) as directed by the Preschool Certified Teachers or EHS Lead Teachers.
- Champion Diversity: Incorporate children's interests, cultures, and school readiness goals into individualized and group learning opportunities, celebrating the richness of our community.
- Ensure Safety: Adhere to state licensing standards, Head Start guidelines, and ISBE regulations by implementing active supervision strategies to ensure the safety of all children.
- Monitor Progress: Help document each child's health, skills, and development, participate in curriculum planning sessions to set clear learning objectives based on findings.
