Head Start Teacher
Company: Lorain County Community Action Agency
Location: Lorain
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
The Head Teacher is responsible for the academic,
social-emotional growth and development of all preschool children
in their care; develops partnerships with parents/guardians to
engage and encourage parent participation in the program. Head
Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with Head Start
Performance Standards, ODJFS Child Care Licensing Rules and
Regulations, and Step Up to Quality Program Standards; and works
collegially with other staff members of LCCAA Head Start.Ability to
work with low-income and disadvantaged pre-school children and
adults. Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
The ability to relate to and work with young children and their
families. Ability to utilize technology for reporting, assessments,
and communication purposes.Essential Job Functions:* Work within
goals, policies and activities designed to meet performance
standards and other Head Start mandates;* Ensure compliance with
ODJFS Child Care Licensing Rules & Regulations and Step Up to
Quality Program Standards;* Within performance standards, assumes
complete charge of assigned classroom and/or other assigned areas
during class period;* Provides a safe, nurturing and
developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects
children's learning and growth;* Prepare and conduct classroom
activities;* Perform on-going developmental assessments of children
as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow
curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of
each child;* On an on-going basis, plan evaluate and improve the
physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to
meet the changing needs of the developing child;* Assesses the
individual child and develop an individualized learning plan for
each child in conjunction with the child's family;* Provide
responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving
routines and plans to the interest and needs of the individual
child and the group;* Prepare developmental progress reports as
needed;* Complete child transition and orientation of the classroom
with families;* Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the
children's background by incorporating the culture, linguistic and
familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans;*
Maintains current, complete, accurate and timely records as
required by the program, and ensure their confidentiality;*
Completes an annual inventory of the classroom equipment;* Makes
both verbal and written reports;* Assists in serving meals to the
children, utilizing a family style approach;* Works collaboratively
with co-teacher in sharing responsibilities for the classroom;*
Maintains liaisons with families of the children through no fewer
than two home visits per year and two conferences;* Ensure that
each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships
and experiences clear communication with teaching staff;* Ensuring
the dissemination of newsletters and other communications are
shared with families;* Prepare home teaching lessons to share with
the families;* Makes referrals to Family Advocates on behalf of
children and families;* Make referrals to Disabilities Manager as
appropriate, based on screening results, observations, or family
concerns;* Supports/Integrates all Head Start components as
possible into the classroom;* Assists in promoting and tracking
active parent participation in all Head Start components;* Attends
center/parent/agency meetings as required;* Must attend all
in-service training, pre-service training and workshops provided by
the program;* Maintains Ohio Professional Development Registry
Profile;* Recruits classroom volunteers and develops plans for
their participation;* Other duties as assigned by the appropriate
supervisor and* Abides by all applicable Agency rules and
regulations;Qualifications: Completion of a baccalaureate or
advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, preschool teaching
experience preferred. At least one year of working experience in a
classroom situation with young children. Willingness to continue
education toward degree attainment by taking special courses,
attending training workshops and seminars in the city and out of
town. Must have reliable transportation for home visits and getting
to work. Must have liability insurance. Must meet all requirements
for personnel of the Ohio Department of Education, Head Start
Performance Standards, ODJFS Child Care Licensing, and SUTQ Program
Standards.Physical Requirements: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. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:*
Frequently walk throughout the day (Ex. hallway to restroom, gym,
outside, etc.)* Frequently required to stand and sit, reach with
hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and squat to
children's eye level throughout the day.* Have the ability to be
fast on their feet and maintain endurance to keep up with 3-5 year
old age children.* Have the ability to lift and carry 10- 25 pounds
and in case of an emergency a 40 pound child.* Frequently uses
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.*
Frequent face-to-face verbal conversations and the ability to hear
and listen.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and the ability to focus.Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability
to work with low-income and disadvantaged pre-school children and
adults. Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
The ability to relate to and work with young children and their
families. Ability to utilize technology for reporting, assessments,
and communication purposes.
Keywords: Lorain County Community Action Agency, Lorain , Head Start Teacher, Other , Lorain, Ohio
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