Early Head Start Teacher

This posiiton is located at our site in Orange, NJ. It is 12 months. Summary: Ensure the successful operation of Early Head Start classrooms in compliance with Head Start performance Standards. Implement High Scope Curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Plans, organizes, and implements, along with a co-teacher, a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers ages 0-3 years. Follow standards and regulations set forth by the Head Start Performance Standards, NJ Department of Children and Families, and other regulatory agencies; Works collaboratively with others to ensure the successful operations of a classroom with a total of 8 children; has primary responsibility for 4 children.

Implement the High. Scope Curriculum for Infant/Toddlers to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities; Builds and maintains a positive, nurturing, and supportive relationship with children and families; plans and provides a learning environment and experiences that promote physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development; Conduct ASQ3 & ASQ-SE screenings and assesses the development of assigned children and sets goals for their development.

Communicates with parents and encourages their input regarding the growth and development of their children; Maintains and updates individual child portfolios; Maintains a safe and healthy environment in the classroom and on the playground; reports safety hazards and/or equipment needs to the Education Specialist, Birth to Three; Follows health and safety procedures for hand washing, diapering, handling bodily fluids, sanitizing toys and equipment, serving bottles and food, and breastfeeding procedures.

Cooperates with other agency personnel in the delivery of all EHS services including health, nutrition, special services and mental health. Enters anecdotal and assessment information into Child. Plus. Obtains reports and develops lesson plans to improve student outcomes. Physical demands – Standing for extended periods.

Squatting and sitting. Running.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; Infant/Toddler CDA or Associate degree or bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with training hours in Infant/Toddler content. Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred; Able to lift and hold for extended periods a child weighing up to 40 pounds. Ability to maneuver on the floor with children.

The selected candidate is required to successfully complete background check, fingerprinting and physical with Mantoux test.