- Individualization, Curriculum and Assessment
- Follow agency-adopted curricula, using effective strategies to guide learning.
- Prepare the classroom environment and materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans and learning experiences.
- Assess individual and group needs, attending to specific interests, strengths and concerns.
- Work with appropriate agencies to develop specialized planning for children and families as needed.
- Coordinate with support staff when indicated, developing a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom.
- Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
- Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans which reflect mandated elements and components, familial and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children.
- Establish weekly goals that promote individual and group educational plans and include other Head Start components.
- Participate in integrated service meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services across all components.
- Utilize CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) strategies appropriately in the classroom to create an optimal learning environment.
- Work with parents and Assistant Teacher to screen and assess children using ASQ-SE, TS Gold and other tools.
- Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
- Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family and volunteer engagement.
- Support the role of families as the first and primary teachers of their children.
- Support families’ safety, health, financial stability, life goals and aspirations.
- Maintain regular communication with families based on the family's individual needs.
- Conduct the required parent/teacher conferences and home visits for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and at home. Provide additional home visits if needed.
- Help plan and participate in family activity events.
- Coordinate with the Family Advocate as needed to assist families to complete follow-ups (i.e. dental, medical, physical and mental health needs of families, etc.)
- Coordinate with the Center Supervisor and Family Advocate to provide families with timely information and referrals appropriate to their needs.
- Monitor and document attendance concerns.
- Provide learning opportunities for dual-language in the home.
- Documentation Professional Development Additional Job Responsibilities
- Utilize agency-adopted tools for ongoing assessment and documentation.
- Ensure all federal, local, state and/or agency documentation is completed accurately.
- Document all family contacts and home visits.
- Monitor and report child abuse.
- Responsible for meal counts at point-of-service.
- Attend and participate in training, coaching and appropriate professional development activities.
- Attend and participate in meetings.
- Engage in ongoing self-assessment about job performance.
- Assist with breaks, foodservice and bus monitoring as needed for the model and other classroom needs as requested.
- Work with other staff to ensure general maintenance and security of the facility.
- Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
- In the absence of a Center Supervisor, may be requested to assume the role of Acting Center Supervisor on an interim basis.
- Adheres to and upholds the Employee Code of Conduct and Parent Code of Conduct.
- Other duties as requested.
PLEASE NOTE
All child care providers and household members who have incurred any pending charges, indictments or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the DHHS Criminal Background Check Unit must notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator must notify the Criminal Background Check Unit within one business day of being notified. 10A NCAC 09 .2703.
Any new charges or convictions could result in disqualification. In addition, if the individual has been placed on the Responsible Individual List (RIL), Child Maltreatment Registry (CMR), or the Sex Offender Registry (SOR), this will result in disqualification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related field (ex: Child Development, Psychology, Family and Human Services). Bachelor's Degree Preferred .
Experience:
Two to four years related early childhood teaching experience.
An equivalent combination of experience, training and education may be accepted.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Certificates & Licenses
It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and keep current all certifications, licenses, physicals, etc., at all times.
Required certifications and licenses are:
- Food Handler's License
- Current (negative) TB test with receipt
- NC Qualifying Letter ( NC DHHS)
- Annual physical
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work conscientiously and effectively with a minimum of supervision, able to appropriately initiate, monitor, and achieve classroom and project objectives.
The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to pass a criminal background record check and pass post-offer employment and random substance abuse tests.
The employee must be able to complete a criminal background check and maintain an active Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agencies required. Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies. Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same. The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination.
Action Pathways, Inc. is an “at-will” employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job description or announcement is not an employment agreement or contract.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Competitive pay with periodic Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
- Zero-cost Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (Employee only)
- Retirement plan with 100% employer matching
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Winter break (2 weeks w/leave)
- Spring Break (for Head Start)
- Paid professional development training
- Education assistance
- Auto mileage reimbursement for official travel
- Employee discounts
- Bragg Mutual Credit Union Membership
- Employee Recognition Events
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online at www.actionpathways.ngo