Early Head Start Teacher

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher will contribute to the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate educational program that will provide children comprehensive quality services that meet the individual needs of infants toddlers and preschoolers being served.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses development of children and sets goals for their development plans individualized curriculum to help children meet goals
• Assists with providing coaching and guidance to ensure the successful inclusion of children with special needs in regular classroom activities
• Exhibits an ability to work independently and effectively with all infant and toddler age groups
• Oversees the health safety and wellbeing of all centerbased children
• Adheres to safe sleep health and safety protocols
• Documents childrens growth and development using written observations photography work samples and assessment tools in hard copy and online database systems
• Reports directly to the Child Development Specialist Lead Teacher and/or a member of the leadership team concerning the Child Development Programming and other job responsibilities

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

90 hour Child Care Certification and 4 hour Infant/Toddler Certification Maryland State Department of Education (required Child Development Associate credential CDA within 6 months of hire date)

CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred)

Shaken Baby Syndrome Certification (preferred)

Child Abuse and Neglect Certification (preferred)

Support in Breastfeeding (preferred)

9 hour Communication Maryland State Department of Education (preferred)

Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments (preferred)

Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant/Toddler Certification (preferred)

Education

High school diploma (required)

Work Experience

1 year of progressive related experience (required)

Training

Microsoft Word and Outlook software (required)

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (04 weeks)

Infant (112 months)

Pediatrics (112 years)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Longdistance or air travel as needed not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Other: Community meetings events and neighborhood/civic association meetings

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 133% 3466% 67100%

Lifting/ Carrying (050 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50100 lbs.)x

Push/ Pull (050 lbs.)x

Push/ Pull (50100 lbs.)x

Stoop Kneelx

Crawlingx

Climbingx

Balancex

Bendingx

Work Position

Frequency 0% 133% 3466% 67100%

Sitting x

Walkingx

Standingx

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Hazards

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Active listening

Relationship building

Microsoft Word

Outlook software

Planning and implementation

Assessment

Goal setting

Coaching and guidance

Work independently

Work with infants/toddlers

Safe sleep health and safety protocols

Documentation

Written observations

Escalate issues appropriately

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .