Hybrid TEACHER - TPV bei Columbia Child Development Program

Description

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt, Benefits Eligible

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Education Manager/ Education/Disabilities Manager

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, typically 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 37.5 hours per week for 42 weeks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Understand and work to achieve the goals, philosophy and objectives of the Head Start program.
• Plan and direct activities that will complete developmental screenings and developmental assessments, setting up individualized educational activities for each child.
• Instruct, lead, and supervise teacher assistants, center aides, student teachers, interns, and volunteers in carrying out planned activities.
• Assume responsibility for involving parents in center activities, field trips, and home visits and on other appropriate occasions on a regular basis.
• Ensure maximum health and safety of each child by careful observation and maintenance of the center.
• Assume responsibility for the classroom’s appearance and share housekeeping chores with other staff members.
• Set up home visit plans for each child and family enrolled and follow through with this plan at successive visits, up-dating as necessary and involving the parents or primary caretaker in the learning process whenever possible.
• Assist the Family Service Worker and Managers in all related matters where deemed necessary.
• Develop activities based on current curriculum.
• Complete accurately and neatly all required written reports and records on assigned children.
• Keep confidential any matters pertaining to a child and/or family involved with Head Start.
• Help orient new volunteers and visitors.
• Promote mutual understanding and cooperation between Head Start parents and staff.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Maintain frequent, open communication with the Director, all Managers, and staff.
• Participate in staff trainings and development sessions. Maintain current credentials.
• Act as a representative of Head Start in the community to strengthen the image of Head Start and families.
• Teachers will write the monthly classroom newsletter.
• Teachers will evaluate student teachers, interns, and volunteers.
• Teachers will supervise Teacher Assistant and Center Aide in the classroom, on home visits, and during diagnostic evaluations.
• Be responsible for the assigned computer hardware and software. Perform regular maintenance functions and other duties as outlined in the agency’s written procedure on computer systems.
• Complete other duties as deemed necessary by the Head Start Director and the management staff for the efficient, quality operation of the Head Start program.

BENEFITS

• Paid Holidays
• Sick, Personal and Anniversary PTO
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Benefit Dollars

Requirements

• Teacher I: Possess a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Special Education, or Human Services field. 
• Teacher II: Possess an associate’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Special Education, or Human Services field. 
• Two or more years of previous experience related to the care and development of children is preferred for all positions. 
• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Will frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Be able to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulder level, sit on the floor on a daily basis, and/or to ascend/descend a step stool or step ladder.
• Must be capable of providing written and oral information, both in person and over the telephone.
• Must pass a physical exam and background checks.

 *This institution is an equal opportunity provider.