What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher position at MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC?
To provide a plan to implement and integrate child development activities for assigned children in such a manner that contributes to their growth and development and in accordance with best practices for serving young children according to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
- Design and set up a classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children's interests, needs, and best practices.
- Provide daily constant and continuous active supervision of children during all indoor, outdoor, and nap time activities.
- Develop and plan for the provision of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child based on each learning domain.
- Screen each assigned child according to the prescribed schedule using an agency-defined screening instrument in order to meet the 45-day compliance.
- Conduct anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning.
- Assess each assigned child according to the prescribed schedule using an agency-defined assessment instrument.
- Develop bi-weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children's interests.
- Develop Individualized Lesson plans as appropriate based on screening, assessment, and IEP (as needed) results within 5 working days of the screening and assessment results.
- Initiate referrals within five (5) working days after the child has failed 1st speech screening, 2nd failed Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screenings.
- Daily, record and report child attendance and absences to the assigned Family Community Worker.
- Maintain and update clear and concise Education Records for each assigned child.
- Implement Classroom Management strategies that provide positive redirection for expected behavior.
- Bachelor Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or a related area. Minimum: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area and six months of experience working with children in an education setting or as a Head Start Teacher Assistant.
- Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start, and State Child Care regulatory environment.
- Oral and written communication skills that facilitate and support positive feedback from parents and between staff at all operational levels.
- Working knowledge of computer skills: software and data entry.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Salary : $20 - $27