FLOATING EHS GROUP TEACHER

Job Details

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start performance Standards and state licensing regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. The Floating Group Teacher will be available to assist in all centers. He/She will plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for pre-school children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Early Head Start and the licensing requirements. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum-based lesson plan for the classroom each week.

1. Provide infant-toddler specific caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that focus on all aspects of the childs development.

1. Observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.

1. Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented.

1. Assist in preparing and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign-in/out sheet and prepare a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee.

1. Assist in planning activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.

1. Visit the home of each child at least two (2) times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two (2) parent/teacher conferences within the program year when needed.

1. Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program.

1. Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. This may include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on-site training to center staff members as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators.

1. Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.