Full-Time Head Start Teacher

Reports to: Education Services Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Teacher under the guidance of the Education Services Manager is responsible for creating a safe,

supportive, quality, and enriching learning environment and for building meaningful relationships with

children and families in accordance with NH State Child Care Licensing Rules, Head Start Performance

Standards, NAEYC Accreditation Standards, American Disabilities Act. The Pyramid Observation Tool

(TPOT) and The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). SCS Head Start Teacher Assistants

will use and implement the Creative Curriculum to fidelity, assist in all screenings and become

competent in Teaching Strategies Gold (TSGold®) for child assessment.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a high-quality learning environment following the NH

State Child Care Licensing Rules, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC Accreditation

Standards, The Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT), The Classroom Assessment Scoring System

(CLASS) and all SCS Head Start Policies and Procedures.

• Responsible for Curriculum Development planning, preparing and implementing the Creative

Curriculum to fidelity while supporting children’s interests and integrating emergent curriculum.

• Responsible for all screenings, assessments, and American Disabilities Act. Work collaboratively

with the Teacher Assistant and center staff to administer ESI screenings and meet all child

screening deadlines. Observe children and record child observations into TS Gold to fidelity

daily. Collaborate with the Teacher to initiate and participate in Child and Family Reviews, Care

Planning Learning, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Home Visits. Assist the teacher with

following IEPs.

• Responsible for being a professional by participating in Pre-service, Post-Service, Professional

Development opportunities, monthly Education Services Meetings, Classroom Monthly Report

meetings, and weekly Center Staff meetings. Demonstrate the ability to build meaningful,

collaborative relationships with all children, families, SCS staff and any other community partners

on or off site or in the classroom.

• Responsible for abiding by the NAEYC Code of Ethics
• Responsible for performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with others, using open and honest

communication to achieve our mission and vision for children and families

• Trustworthy: Proven, reliable, honest individual full of integrity who can be counted on to do

what they say they will do.

• Adaptability and Flexibility: Able to change direction as priorities shift and thrive in

environments that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Compassion: Ability to show empathy and understanding for other people from all walks of life.

Understand and respect each staff member and family’s values and norms.

• Judgment: Ability to weigh alternative actions and make appropriate decisions that incorporate

opinions, facts, tangible and/or intangible factors.

• Managing Multiple Priorities: The ability to rank and accomplish projects and tasks that have

similar or identical due dates.

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education awarded by a

regionally accredited college or university; including at least 3 credits in the following core

knowledge area: Child Growth and Development

• Or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early

childhood education such as elementary education, child development or another field of study

focused on children awarded by a regionally accredited college or university; and have passed

the Praxis II or have 24 Early Childhood Credits including at least 3 credits in the following core

knowledge area: Child Growth and Development

• Must be able to produce documentation of education before the start date.
• Must pass NH State Licensing requirement for background check for fingerprinting and criminal

record check and Head Start requirement for sex offender check before hire

• Certification in child first aid and CPR (program will provide upon hire)
• Classroom experience with pre-school children (Head Start experience preferred).
• At times, when there is a recognized teacher shortage, the Director of Head Start program will

have the discretion to hire a strong candidate based on the potential candidate’s experience and

education even if the candidate does not meet the SCS Head Start Teacher Job Description but

meets the Head Start Performance Standards.

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