Early Head Start Teacher

Summary: Responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program of activities that promotes the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through exploration and discovery. All practices must be consistent with guidelines put forth by Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc., Grow NJ Kids, and the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (This list is not exhaustive, additional duties will be reviewed during orientation)

• Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, clean, learning environment conducive to children's optimal growth and development and assure the well-being and safety of the children in care.

• Observe and document each child’s learning and development; maintain current (no less than weekly) documentation in the electronic student portfolio.

• Maintain a confidential assessment binder, consisting of developmental assessments, individual goals, and observations of progress toward meeting goals.

• Maintain supervision of children during all activities, as defined in the Active Supervision Policy.
• Actively involve parents and families in their children's educational process and development.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and communicate regularly via home/center visits, family conferences, daily reports, and informal modes of communication.
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints and conduct family conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs, and interests.
• Ensure full implementation of IFSPs and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities as assigned.
• Work some non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Child Development Associate Credential with Infant-Toddler Endorsement required
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated beginner to intermediate computer proficiency
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior documented work or volunteer experience in a center or home-based childcare program required
• Prior documented work or volunteer experience in an Early Head Start or Head Start program preferred

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development