Teacher

• Design and setup of classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children interest, needs, and best practices.
• Providing constant and continuous active supervision of children daily during all activities, both indoor and outdoor and. Children should not be left unattended for any reason.
• Conduct classroom activities.
• Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child in each of the required learning domains.
• Screening of each assigned child according to prescribed schedule using the Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screeners in order to meet the 45 – Day compliance.
• Developing Group Weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children interest.
• Implementing individual (and bi-weekly lesson plans as appropriate) lesson plans IEP/ISFP based on screening/assessment results within two (2) weeks of screening/assessment.
• Conducting anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning.
• Administering the Child Progress Indicator (CPI) assessment three times a school year for each assigned child.
• Initiating a referral immediately to the classroom teacher, observations of children with behavioral concerns or suspected disabilities; maintain, record, and follow up bi-weekly, at a minimum, until referral concern is addressed.
• Record child attendance daily for each assigned child; report

absences to assigned Family Community Worker.

• Maintaining and updating clear and concise Education Records for each assigned child.
• Maintaining order during indoor and outdoor activities continuously each day using positive approaches to behavior management. Corporal punishment of any kind is prohibited.
• Maintaining an accurate head count of meals daily.

• Bachelor's degree in child development or related field with one (1) year of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development or related field, or currently enrolled in college. Minimum: Associate's degree in child development with 1 year of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development environment.

• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development in Head Start. Working knowledge of Head Start and State Child Care regulatory environment.