Teacher

SUMMARY The Teacher in the Center Program provides service for an assigned number of children and their parents including center activities, home visits, parent-teacher conferences and field trips. Supervises volunteers, establishes on-going communication with parents and other staff, and coordinates component services to provide complete support for each child’s development. Performs other duties as assigned by the Center Supervisor.

• Essential functions
• Organize, operate and maintain Head Start center according to state licensing guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards. Maintain children’s records including growth charts, complete gaps on preschool screening.
• Write and implement lesson plans following the Creative Curriculum including activities in each lesson to enhance self-esteem, diversity awareness and violence prevention. Plan and implement field trips.
• Assess each child’s development using Creative Curriculum Assessment. Develop individual learning plans and review each child’s progress with parents.
• Direct and support Teacher Assistants and Paraprofessionals in the classroom.
• Facilitate open communication with parents and staff to ensure complete services for each child and to integrate component services into the classroom.
• Attend team meetings, Agency and Head Start meetings/trainings, interagency meetings and community events as assigned.
• Encourage and welcome parent and other volunteers in the center, on field trips and other activities.
• Maintain a safe indoor and outdoor environment in all aspects of the program.
• Coordinate snack and meal service with the Teacher Assistants and Paraprofessionals. Participate in family style meals.
• Verifies actual hours worked by support staff

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Certificate.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License, proof of insurance and review of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Mobility to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings. A job is in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.