What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher Preschool position at COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY?
Head Start Teacher Preschool (\$5,000 bonus) Rm E \$22.14-\$25.49/hr
Amherst, MA / Head Start & Early Learning Programs Job Type - Full-time
Position: Teacher Hours: As Assigned Location: As Assigned Status:
Non-Exempt Supervisor: Lead Teacher Job Summary: In cooperation with
Lead Teacher, maintain overall classroom operations in accordance with
Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care
Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children,
and MA Department of Education Frameworks. Work with parents and
community members to implement School Readiness goals Essential
Requirements and Responsibilities: Demonstrate commitment to quality
early care and education with sensitivity to the needs of culturally
diverse families with lower incomes. Complete and maintain EEC
Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) And Individual Professional
Development Plan (IPDP). Produce documentation of physical exam, MMR?s
and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years. Obtain and
maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according
to EEC regulations. Maintain and practice current knowledge of the Head
Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery,
and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate. Ensure the appropriate supervision
of children, including implementation of protocols for the care of young
children. Ensure healthy and safe environments for young children.
Ensure completion of weekly curriculum, child anecdotal records, child
assessments, home visits and family conferences. Engage with families in
creating school readiness goals for children. Work with program and
community specialists to implement goals through program?s case
management system. Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily
passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections. Cover for other
classrooms as needed. Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct. Attend all
appropriate program workshops and meetings, including site Family
Meetings. Adhere to agency confidentiality polices. Maintain good
In-house Relationships With All Other Staff Members. Requirements
Education, Experience and Qualifications: Must at minimum have an
Associate\'s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with
nine months of experience in ECE setting. Department of Early Education
& Care Teacher certified (for appropriate age group of assigned
classroom). Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands
and work environment described above are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The
employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a
keyboard and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to engage in activities that include
bending, floor activities, and lifting young children 2 months to 5
years of age. The noise level in the classroom is lively. The work
environment is primarily an indoor classroom environment, with daily
exposure to outdoor weather. The employee must have the ability to drive
a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed.
Amherst, MA / Head Start & Early Learning Programs Job Type - Full-time
Position: Teacher Hours: As Assigned Location: As Assigned Status:
Non-Exempt Supervisor: Lead Teacher Job Summary: In cooperation with
Lead Teacher, maintain overall classroom operations in accordance with
Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care
Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children,
and MA Department of Education Frameworks. Work with parents and
community members to implement School Readiness goals Essential
Requirements and Responsibilities: Demonstrate commitment to quality
early care and education with sensitivity to the needs of culturally
diverse families with lower incomes. Complete and maintain EEC
Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) And Individual Professional
Development Plan (IPDP). Produce documentation of physical exam, MMR?s
and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years. Obtain and
maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according
to EEC regulations. Maintain and practice current knowledge of the Head
Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery,
and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate. Ensure the appropriate supervision
of children, including implementation of protocols for the care of young
children. Ensure healthy and safe environments for young children.
Ensure completion of weekly curriculum, child anecdotal records, child
assessments, home visits and family conferences. Engage with families in
creating school readiness goals for children. Work with program and
community specialists to implement goals through program?s case
management system. Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily
passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections. Cover for other
classrooms as needed. Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct. Attend all
appropriate program workshops and meetings, including site Family
Meetings. Adhere to agency confidentiality polices. Maintain good
In-house Relationships With All Other Staff Members. Requirements
Education, Experience and Qualifications: Must at minimum have an
Associate\'s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with
nine months of experience in ECE setting. Department of Early Education
& Care Teacher certified (for appropriate age group of assigned
classroom). Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands
and work environment described above are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The
employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a
keyboard and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to engage in activities that include
bending, floor activities, and lifting young children 2 months to 5
years of age. The noise level in the classroom is lively. The work
environment is primarily an indoor classroom environment, with daily
exposure to outdoor weather. The employee must have the ability to drive
a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed.
Salary : $25