Job Summary:
Individualizes activities, goals, and interactions with children based on their developmental needs. Delivers Head Start services to a group of children and their families, consistent with the program plan of this agency. Implements a developmentally appropriate daily schedule, utilizing consistent daily routine and a detailed lesson planning. Maintains respectful and encouraging interactions with children. Works with families to ensure smooth transitions for children entering or leaving the program. Conducts home visits, completes and turns in home visit reports. Encourages and supervises parent involvement and participation according to program guidelines. Interprets Head Start objectives and concepts to parents. Uses a variety of equipment, activities and opportunities to promote the physical development of children. Provides activities and experiences that develop questioning, probing, creativity, exploration and problem solving.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
BA or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education; or BA or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool children; or AA in Early Childhood Education; or AA in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching preschool-age children; or BA and has been admitted into the Teach for America program, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, participated in a Teach for America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, and is receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach for America's professional staff. Experience with young children.
Keystone Human Services - 2 years ago
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