Head Start Teacher

Head Start Teacher

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year degree granting college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education; AND
• One year of experience teaching Head Start, Early Head Start, pre-school or kindergarten age children; OR
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education; AND
• 2 years of experience teaching Head Start Early Head Start, pre-school or kindergarten age children; AND
• Obtain within 90 days of employment 40 clock hours from the Florida Department of Children and Families; AND
• Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Infant/Toddlers or Preschool Course (10-hours); AND
• Introductory Child Care Training (30-hours); AND
• Child Growth and Development (6-hours); AND
• Behavioral Observation & Screening (6-hours); AND
• Health, Safety & Nutrition (8-hours), Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4-hours); AND
• Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6-hours).

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements daily lesson plans that provide for educational and enrichment activities for preschool age children that meet federal performance standards.
• Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote an effective learning environment.
• Screens and assesses preschool aged children to determine developmental/educational needs and develops and implements individual education plans that comply with federal performance standards.
• Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom and restroom activities, and playground activities to ensure a safe environment for young children.
• Documents children’s progress or lack thereof and completes all required manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance with federal requirements.
• Initiates referrals to the appropriate Lead Teacher by submission of required paperwork.
• Plans classroom activities for parent and community volunteers.
• Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
• Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, telephone and home visits to apprise them of child’s progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, individual education plan changes, and other relevant information.
• Conducts health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions, and reports to appropriate nurse.
• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to designated state agency.
• Plans, coordinates and oversees field trips for assigned children.
• Requests supplies and equipment to be ordered for use by children in the classroom.
• Serves as a bus monitor in the transportation of children and engages children in song and other developmentally appropriate activities during ride.
• Assists in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt.
• Inspects classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and family with other Head Start staff.
• Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.