Head Start/Pre-k Teacher

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide a successful safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are under agency care (classroom hallways outdoor play area field trips). Promote the social emotional physical and cognitive development of children. Encourage family involvement in all aspects of the program. To develop individual goals for children as well as providing on-going assessments regarding RESPONSIBILITIES:Curriculum and AssessmentDevelop and utilize integrated curriculum plans which reflect mandated elements (RI Department of Education RI Department of Children Youth and Families National Academy of Early Childhood Programs licensing and accreditation standards and regulation Rhode Island Early Learning Standards and Head Start Performance Standards)Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPS) for children ages 3 and up or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for children under 3years of ageAssess individual and group needs attending to special needs specific interest strengths and concern by reviewing outcomes and observations on a regular experimentation exploration problem solving cooperation socialization and choice making: Develop positive relationships with all children by asking open-ended questions listening respectfully and providing positive weekly goals and plans which will be documented in a classroom planning book. These plan books will be used as part of ongoing monitoring by Teachers supervisor classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans: create and change learning centers as neededPrevention and Early Intervention/Disabilities ServicesEnsure that assigned classroom is in compliance with the above listed departments and agency and monitor children at all in regularly scheduled staff meeting to plan for and deliver collaborative services across appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occurCollaborate with special education providers that work with children in their classrooms to ensure an approach that is cohesive and meeting the childs needs. Attend IEP meetings or IFSP meetings for children enrolled in classroomFamily Involvement and Community PartnershipsProvide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family involvement in the classroom by welcoming families and developing relationships through regular contact and home visits (when applicable).Conduct the required family/teacher conferences and home visits (when applicable) for the purpose of assessment and support and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school at and at home. Communicate more often with families when a concern or issue is present using data (observations assessments anecdotal) to share information and develop a plan to address the issue or and acknowledge families regularly at drop off and pick up plan and conduct monthly Family Engagement Events with building staff or agency staff when with appropriate agencies in developing specialize planning for children and families as confidentiality in compliance with agency Code of Conduct and confidentiality policyUtilize Data collections systems to support child/family and agency outcomesDocument all required ongoing assessments and screenings including ESI-R Creative Curriculum and DECA in Education files or hard copy as well as in agency database (FileMaker Pro) when appropriate. Review data in data base regularly to ensure information is accurate and up to all significant classroom issues family contacts and home visits (when appropriate) in education Head Start Teachers meet at predetermined intervals with home visitors to review families and childs progress as well as monitor goal Responsibilities Responsible for supporting the professional development of assigned Assistant teacher byoFacilitating the development of professional competencies of the Assistant TeacheroCompleting an accurate yearly evaluation to asses Assistant Teachers skill leveloAssist Assistant Teacher in identifying professional development goals based on observations and evaluations of performanceAssist with breaks and other classroom needs as requestedAttend meetings professional development opportunities and other trainings as appropriate. Must attend all professional development opportunities when it is mandated by funding sources licensing or accreditation authoritiesSupervision of children is everyones jobPerform other duties as assignedPOSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must have a minimum of Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. RIDE ECE certification RIELDS level 11 preferred. 1 to 2 years experience in a child development center; must be First Aid and CPR certified must be able to lift and carry children up to 50 lbs