What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher position at Catholic Charities Community Services?
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Helping our communitys most vulnerable with solutions that permanently
improve lives
Catholic Charities Community Services is currently seeking a passionate
individual who has an engaging classroom presence to work in our Head
Start program providing support to our staff and children.
JOB SUMMARY:Under the guidance and supervision of a Teacher Licensing
Supervisor or designee, the Head Start Teacher is responsible for
ensuring student progress as described in the Head Start Early Learning
Outcomes Framework. The Head Start Teacher is required to demonstrate
competencies needed to effectively implement curriculum, plan and
facilitate high quality learning activities, and provide an engaging and
secure learning environment in which children can form a strong
foundation for school readiness and later school success.Assignment is
for the school year (10 months) with scheduled breaks identified at the
beginning of each program year as dictated by program requirements and
site calendar.
Essential Duties
Child Development, Health, and Safety
1\. Plans and implements a designed bilingual, multicultural curriculum
for children assigned to the classroom that advances the intellectual
and physical development of the children and improves their readiness
for school
2\. Develops children assigned to the classroom in their: literacy,
phonemic and print awareness; understanding and use of their primary
language, including increasingly complex and varied vocabulary;
appreciation of books; understanding of early math and science;
problem-solving abilities; and approaches to learning
3\. Creates and maintains a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and
developmentally supportive environment to encourage the cognitive,
language, social/emotional, and physical development of children and
families
4\. Meets the individual needs of each child by providing an environment
that allows for the inclusion of children with special needs and
Children Who Speak a Home Language Other Than English
5\. Effectively serves children with disabilities and their families;
making appropriate adaptations for any disabilities and achieving goals
and objectives set forth in the childs Individualized Education Plan
(IEP)
6\. Models use of proper English grammar for all children, particularly
children acquiring English as a second language, to support proper
language development
7\. Translates and interprets daily activities and events to the childs
home language and/or uses additional strategies when lacking proficiency
in the childs home language to ensure conceptual understanding and
support dual language learning
8\. Completes developmental and social/emotional screenings within 45
days of enrollment and accurately documents required health information
9\. Completes regular and on-going assessments according to program
guidelines to identify proficiencies, strengths, possible concerns,
and/or delays by monitoring childrens progress and performing all
necessary observations
10\. Utilizes information from child screenings, assessments,
observations, and parent input to establish individualized child goals
and plan learning activities for children
11\. Develops lesson plans that include at least one (1) home task and
one (1) food experience per month
12\. Follows specialized physical health care procedures and, as needs
of students dictate, provides first aid and performs cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR)
13\. Implements approved emergency plan and conducts/documents monthly
fire drills
14\. Complies with all Child/Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines
and completes daily, weekly and end-of-the-month food services
documentation and reporting
Family Engagement
1\. Builds positive relationships with parents/guardians and encourages
family involvement in center activities
2\. Implements the Strong Fathers Strong Families (SFSF) curriculum and
engages fathers and other male guardians to contribute to the education
of their children through their participation in center activities
3\. Conducts two (2) parent conferences and two (2) educational home
visits for each child assigned to the classroom each academic year to
build a strong home to school connection and support child/family growth
and development
4\. Maintains awareness of and contact with community based
organizations and service agencies to utilize when coordinating parent
conferences and meetings
5\. Provides advocacy for participant families and links them to needed
community services and resources
6\. Provides families with information about community organizations and
events and encourages their participation and further involvement in
community groups and activities to promote building parents as advocates
and leaders
7\. Includes and involves parents in planning Parent Center Committee
meet
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7232143
Helping our communitys most vulnerable with solutions that permanently
improve lives
Catholic Charities Community Services is currently seeking a passionate
individual who has an engaging classroom presence to work in our Head
Start program providing support to our staff and children.
JOB SUMMARY:Under the guidance and supervision of a Teacher Licensing
Supervisor or designee, the Head Start Teacher is responsible for
ensuring student progress as described in the Head Start Early Learning
Outcomes Framework. The Head Start Teacher is required to demonstrate
competencies needed to effectively implement curriculum, plan and
facilitate high quality learning activities, and provide an engaging and
secure learning environment in which children can form a strong
foundation for school readiness and later school success.Assignment is
for the school year (10 months) with scheduled breaks identified at the
beginning of each program year as dictated by program requirements and
site calendar.
Essential Duties
Child Development, Health, and Safety
1\. Plans and implements a designed bilingual, multicultural curriculum
for children assigned to the classroom that advances the intellectual
and physical development of the children and improves their readiness
for school
2\. Develops children assigned to the classroom in their: literacy,
phonemic and print awareness; understanding and use of their primary
language, including increasingly complex and varied vocabulary;
appreciation of books; understanding of early math and science;
problem-solving abilities; and approaches to learning
3\. Creates and maintains a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and
developmentally supportive environment to encourage the cognitive,
language, social/emotional, and physical development of children and
families
4\. Meets the individual needs of each child by providing an environment
that allows for the inclusion of children with special needs and
Children Who Speak a Home Language Other Than English
5\. Effectively serves children with disabilities and their families;
making appropriate adaptations for any disabilities and achieving goals
and objectives set forth in the childs Individualized Education Plan
(IEP)
6\. Models use of proper English grammar for all children, particularly
children acquiring English as a second language, to support proper
language development
7\. Translates and interprets daily activities and events to the childs
home language and/or uses additional strategies when lacking proficiency
in the childs home language to ensure conceptual understanding and
support dual language learning
8\. Completes developmental and social/emotional screenings within 45
days of enrollment and accurately documents required health information
9\. Completes regular and on-going assessments according to program
guidelines to identify proficiencies, strengths, possible concerns,
and/or delays by monitoring childrens progress and performing all
necessary observations
10\. Utilizes information from child screenings, assessments,
observations, and parent input to establish individualized child goals
and plan learning activities for children
11\. Develops lesson plans that include at least one (1) home task and
one (1) food experience per month
12\. Follows specialized physical health care procedures and, as needs
of students dictate, provides first aid and performs cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR)
13\. Implements approved emergency plan and conducts/documents monthly
fire drills
14\. Complies with all Child/Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines
and completes daily, weekly and end-of-the-month food services
documentation and reporting
Family Engagement
1\. Builds positive relationships with parents/guardians and encourages
family involvement in center activities
2\. Implements the Strong Fathers Strong Families (SFSF) curriculum and
engages fathers and other male guardians to contribute to the education
of their children through their participation in center activities
3\. Conducts two (2) parent conferences and two (2) educational home
visits for each child assigned to the classroom each academic year to
build a strong home to school connection and support child/family growth
and development
4\. Maintains awareness of and contact with community based
organizations and service agencies to utilize when coordinating parent
conferences and meetings
5\. Provides advocacy for participant families and links them to needed
community services and resources
6\. Provides families with information about community organizations and
events and encourages their participation and further involvement in
community groups and activities to promote building parents as advocates
and leaders
7\. Includes and involves parents in planning Parent Center Committee
meet
