Early Head Start Teacher/Primary Caregiver

Reports To

Director of Early Head Start

Early Childhood Development Coordinator

Supervises

N/A

Job Purpose and Focus

Responsible for providing the overall direction for the development/educational program for the child enrollees in the classroom. Responsible for ensuring that the development/educational program integrates all required service areas in accordance with the federal program performance standards and state guidelines as well as infant/toddler High-Scope curriculum along with Parents as Teachers curriculum.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

§ Possess one of the following: BA or Associates degree in early childhood development

§ Infant/Toddler CDA

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

▪ Maintain a working knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards, especially related to child development and its integration within the Carman Ainsworth Early Head Start Policies and procedures, and other relevant data entry systems utilized within the C-A EHS program.

▪ Responsible for lesson planning, environment, data collection and record keeping associated with the highest quality development/educational programming for infants/toddlers in the classroom.

▪ Responsible for the effective involvement of teaching team partners within planning, provision, coordination, data collection and record keeping associated with implementation of the high-quality early childhood programming.

▪ Working knowledge of Child-Plus, COR-advantage High-Scope curriculum.

▪ Continually update knowledge and skills related to best practice in Early childhood education High-Scope, child development.

▪ Maintain responsibility for communication and involvement with the C-A EHS coordinating staff to ensure the most effective planning and coordination across programming.

▪ Inventory classroom supplies and request appropriate materials as needed.

▪ Complete all program related information and work in a timely and professional manner.

▪ Assist in the ongoing monitoring and assessment of the C-A EHS program and provide input into planning for continuous improvement.

▪ Ensure highest quality communication and positive interactions with all individuals and groups, especially as related to initial relationship building on behalf of the program.

▪ Maintain a continuing updating of knowledge and experience related to best practices of program service and operational systems.

▪ Attend all staff meetings, round-table meetings, trainings and other scheduled program activities relevant to program operations.

▪ Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

This position is through a contract company Genesee Educational Consultant Services. The rate of pay is $20.00 per hour, for 30 hours a week. This is a Grant funded position for 48 weeks per year.

Work Environment

This position is based at The Learning Community Early Childhood Center. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements

Annual evaluation based on: vision, focus on learning and teaching, relationships/collaboration/empowerment, systems and procedures. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

▪ Attendance record

▪ Human interactions

▪ Participation in specific training or workshop opportunities

▪ Demonstration of interpersonal, time, conflict, and stress management skills

▪ Production and efficiency related to job duties

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The district shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C §§ 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 36 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person