Early Head Start Teacher

FLSA:EXEMPT

TITLE: EARLY HEAD START TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: At a minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

REPORTS TO: Site Based Center Administrator

SUPERVISES: Students

JOB GOAL: To plan, direct and evaluate the learning experiences of each pupil

through appropriate instruction

TERM: Nine Months

SALARY: Early Head Start Teacher Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Instructional Responsibilities

A. To establish learning objectives, immediate and long range with written minimum, daily, weekly or unit lesson plan which shall be available in the classroom. Planning shall provide for systematic growth in fundamental knowledge, skills, appreciation and attitudes.

B. To teach effectively

1. Creating a room environment with centers which will stimulate student

intellectual, academic, social and psychomotor development;

2. Providing opportunities for the children to engage in large motor activities

Outside;

3. Providing both large and small group activities;

4. Using a variety of developmentally appropriate techniques and materials to stimulate learning;

5. Differentiating activities to meet individual needs and stages of development;

6. modeling appropriate behavior;

7. Recording frequent anecdotal observations and collecting work samples to

include in the child's portfolio;

8. Using the information in the child's portfolio to document growth or identify problems;

9. Conducting parent conferences, a minimum of three times during the year; and

10. Completing online child assessment three times annually.

C. To make provision for individual differences by using effective grouping, procedures or individualizing instruction, utilizing a variety of materials to the child's level.

D. To maintain an atmosphere in the class conducive to learning.

E. To demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, showing respect for the individuality of every child.

F. To exhibit substantial knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum objectives.

G. To maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others

through use of positive control techniques in keeping with Head Start policy and regulations.

II. Administrative Responsibilities

A. To follow the rules and regulations of Head Start and the Rapides Parish School

Board.

B. To follow a times and/or duty schedule authorized by the Site Based

Administrator for the school day.

C. To sign in and out of school on appropriate forms and systems.

D. To be in the assigned classroom or other area of responsibility when the class period

begins. A class shall not be left unsupervised.

E. To remain at school during the school day unless permission is obtained from the

Site Based Administrator.

F. To be responsible for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings

called by the Site Based Administrator.

G. To notify the Site Based Administrator in case of absence in sufficient time to

secure a substitute; to notify the Site Based Administrator of advance plans to return

to school.

H. To follow guidelines as set forth by the Rapides Parish Head Start program.

I. To maintain an attractive and clean classroom.

J. To account for and be responsible for the care of all curriculum, furniture,

equipment and other instructional materials which are assigned to the teacher's

classroom.

K. To be neat and accurate in completing required records and reports, turning these in

promptly and on time.

L. To be responsible for field trips to:

1. Obtain permission from the Site Based Administrator.

2. Get parents written consent.

3. Make certain the trip has educational value related to current classroom instruction.

4. Properly prepare pupils for the field trip experiences and to follow-up on return.

5. Assure that trips are adequately

6. Assure that all children are picked up, upon return, by parents, guardian or authorized person, before the teacher leaves. No child shall be left unattended.

III Professional Responsibilities

A. To exhibit enthusiasm and self-confidence, assuming a positive attitude about the possibility for growth and development of all children.

B. To maintain good public relations, making positive contributions to parents' understanding of child's progress.

C. To be ethical in contacts with parents and other laymen, fellow professionals and children.

D. To participate in faculty and system-wide in-service programs, keeping current by taking credit or non-credit college courses applicable to the area of responsibility for teaching, taking part in appropriate workshops and conferences and reading current professional literature.

E. To be loyal to administration of the Rapides Parish Head Start.

F. To establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan in accordance with the Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.

IV. Personal Responsibilities

A. To observe standards of conduct, demonstrating integrity and dependability

B. To follow the provisions of the dress code adopted by the Board

C. To use language which is void of vulgarity, lewdness, coarseness, or profanity

D. To maintain self-control and poise

E. To maintain good general health with the physical vitality to perform the duties of an

effective

F. To enunciate clearly in a pleasant, controlled voice, expressing ideas clearly,

employing good

G. To demonstrate ability to adjust to new situations, showing control and effectiveness

under pressure

H. To accept responsibility commensurate with assigned tasks, meeting obligations on

time

I. To be in attendance at work except for personal illness or emergency as defined by

Head Start policy

Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

1. Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching profession
• Lesson Plans
• Instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues and departments
• Grade Papers
• Take and record attendance
• Enter/Average Grades
• Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
• School committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiatives
• Educational or coaching best practices and techniques

2. Supervision

• Supervision of Students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
• Supervision of Students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
• Supervision of Students in the classroom
• Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies
• Supervision of Students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned

3. Non-instructional Components

• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students
• Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
• Attend training sessions
• Attend IEP meetings
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Attend back-to-school and open-house events
• Attend graduation
• Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
• Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request

4. Extracurricular Activities

• Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor