Teacher I (Fresno County) at Fresno EOC Head Start

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Teacher Assistant(s) as assigned.

SUMMARY 

Responsible for the educational development of each child in the class in accordance with established curriculum per Head Start Program Performance Standards, philosophy and mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Serves as classroom teacher to facilitate each child’s growth in the key areas of social, emotional and cognitive development and cultural awareness by assessing each child’s development and developing a program of study, which meets the child’s individual needs.  To this end, each teacher will be responsible for:

A.    Completion of assessments on an on-going basis.

B.    Preparation of an individualized plan for each child based on assessments and observations     of the child.

C.    Conferring with each parent three times throughout the year to discuss his/her child’s growth and development, and establish school readiness goals.

D.    Ensuring that the special needs of children with disabilities are being met appropriately.  This includes active involvement in implementing goals noted in the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Special Services Plan (SSP).

Provides a safe and healthy environment as required by Community Care Licensing regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Provides appropriate visual supervision of children at all times.

Creates an inviting and stimulating learning environment in an appropriately clean, healthy and safe condition with regular parent input.

Directly supervises and evaluates the assigned Teacher Assistant(s).

Assists with the supervision of the other Teacher Assistant(s) in regard to their classroom performance.

Trains the assigned Teacher Assistant(s), allowing and encouraging participation in activity planning and program implementation with input from supervisor. Encourages the Teacher Assistant(s) to learn and participate in all classroom, record-keeping and planning procedures.

Posts a Weekly Activity Plan the Friday before use, in accordance with Fresno EOC Head Start’s curriculum.

Makes required home visits to each child’s home at indicated periods during the school year, one of which must be prior to child entering program.

Prepares required records accurately and submit reports as required in a timely manner.

Provides a safe and healthy environment as required by Community Care Licensing regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Assist in the preparation, service and clean-up of meals and snacks.

Serves as a bus monitor, as assigned.

Serves as a substitute for other Teacher’s classrooms as needed.

Occasionally will be required to work at additional centers/classrooms outside of regularly assigned classroom/center.

Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and trainings, as required. 

Participates in IEP process for all Head Start children.

Adheres to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA-2010) which prohibits discriminatory actions toward children and/or adult with disabilities.  In particular, children with disabilities are enrolled in the classroom as mandated by Federal Law.

Maintains strict compliance with universal precautions in the classroom or during home visits and when administering first aid.

Maintains confidentiality of records and information on Early Head Start/Head Start staff, children and families.

Promote parent/family engagement in various program activities, such as volunteering in the classroom, family/child home activities, attending program workshops & meetings, etc.

Responsible for supervising assigned staff, interns and volunteers; recruitment, performance management and other personnel processes.

Models professionalism for staff, parents, children, clients, and community members. Promotes a collaborative environment within the service areas, program, and agency. 

Travels for agency business using reliable transportation.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. 

May work evenings and weekends as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Associate’s Degree in Child Development (CD)/Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field with a minimum of twenty-four (24) CD/ECE units required.
• Two (2) adult supervision units or enroll/complete within the first twelve (12) months of employment required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Twelve (12) working months of pre-school teaching experience required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills. 

Bilingual in English and Spanish/Hmong/Lao or other secondary language may be required based on the needs of the clients and the program.

Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles.

Proof of insurance will be required.

Obtain a valid AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Certification within the first three (3) days of employment.

Pass and maintain Basic Pest Management in a Child Care Settings annual certification as required by the California Healthy Schools Act (HSA) within 60 days of employment.  

Physical examination, TB screening clearance and signed federal criminal record declaration are required within 7 days after employment.

Immunized against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough) and measles. The influenza vaccination must be obtained annually during flu season, August 1 through December 1.  A person is exempt from the immunization requirements for the following circumstances:

1.   The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician declaring that because of the person’s physical condition or medical circumstances, the immunization is not safe.

2.   The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician providing that the person has evidence of current immunity to pertussis (whooping cough) and/or measles.

3.   The person submits in writing declaration that he or she has declined the influenza (flu) vaccination. This exemption only applies to the influenza (flu) vaccine.

Pass required reference checks and fingerprint clearance under Title 22 regulations: Department of Justice/FBI, Criminal Record Statement Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) and background investigation as needed prior to employment.

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid certification with at least 15 hours of training on preventive health practices required within 6 months of employment.

Former Head Start 0 to 5 parents preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 This could be a 10, 10.5, 11 or 12 month position. 

 REV. 3/5/2025