HSP - Teacher I

Job DetailsJob Location

• Higginbotham -
• Phenix
• City,
• AL 36869Salary
• Range: $16.53 - $20.09 HourlyJOB SUMMARY Incumbent provides for the establishment, maintenance, and management of classroom activities and providing those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children, and families of Enrichment Services Program. · Respects and observes children's interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children's play with language, toys, and activities. · Communicates directly with each child at the child's level. · Engages and communicates constructively with individual children during activities and routines. Takes every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions. · Stays responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests. · Encourages and models social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate. · Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrates appropriate expression of emotions. · Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to NAEYC, Bright from the Start, and Caring for our Children Basics. · Stays attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms. · Implements daily lesson plans and daily schedules. · Records observation in Teaching Strategies GOLD. · Organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom. · Recruits volunteers and solicits in-kind contributions. · Attends meetings, trainings and workshop as required. · Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms. · Serves as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families and children. · Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children and goals jointly developed with parents/guardians. · Develops, organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom. · Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management. · Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms. · Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management. · Completes mandated screening & assessments of the children. · Completes daily heath & anecdotal observations of children · Completes Home Visits and Parent Teacher Conferences a minimum of twice a year. · Performs other duties as assigned.
• QualificationsEducation
• HS
• Teacher
• I
• Requires: Associate’s
• Degree in
• ECE or
• TCC/CDA with
• Associate’s
• Degree
• HS
• Teacher
• II
• Requires: Bachelor’s
• Degree in
• ECE or
• TCC/CDA with
• Bachelor’s
• Degree
• HS
• Teacher
• III
• Requires: Master’s
• Degree in
• ECE or
• TCC/CDA with
• Master’s
• Degree
• Experience
• Level 2:
• One to three years
• Compensation: The compensation package is based on educational credentials. *BA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $19.36 *MA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $20.09 Benefits We value our team members and are pleased to offer a flexible benefits package for all eligible employees.
• Our package includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance (50,000) Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability FSA – Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and Holidays) 401(k) Plan