WAYNE ACTION GROUP FOR ECONOMIC SOLVENCY, INC. Revised 2/2019

Job Title: Early Head Start Teacher

Department: Division of Children, Youth, and Families Administration

Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Reports To: Center Supervisor

Salary Range: $8.00 - $17.00 hourly

Function:

Plan and implement teacher activities and total program for infant & toddler classroom; to work collaboratively with teaching team and with parents and the community.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) – Preferred: Associate of Arts or

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with experience working with infants/toddlers in a child care environment and some knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

 Participate in orientation, pre-service and in-service training, parent meetings and all staff functions.

 Plan and implement developmentally appropriate small group and individual activities for children in a classroom setting.

 Supervise infant-toddler play activities.

 Record daily attendance of children for nutritional purposes and record-keeping requirements.

 Interact positively with infants and toddlers and their families.

 Stimulate infants and toddlers in moving toward independence.

 Maintain quality environments for young children, including sanitation of toys, materials, etc. in accordance with day care guidelines.

 Maintain all sanitation and facility licensing requirements at all times.

 Work cooperatively with parents, staff, volunteers and the community.

 Develop and implement daily schedule and individualized lesson plans.

 Assess each child, according to program policies, by following procedures for on-going observation and assessment, recording and evaluation for the purpose of planning activities to meet individual needs.

 Make home visits and conduct parent conferences at least two times per year and assist family with referrals and resources

 Work cooperatively with agency staff, parents, volunteers and community to foster coordinated and integrated program operations.

 Maintain appropriate and accurate records and reports including attendance reports.

 Follow routine schedule of housekeeping duties in classroom and center.

 Complete a professional development plan and maintain and update all certifications, credentials and other training as required.

 Learn and adhere to State Observation Instrument (ITERS).

 Learn and adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, North Carolina licensing requirements and the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) maintain all Sanitation and facility licensing requirements at all times.

 In addition to pre-service training, complete annually 25 clock hours of training related to the field of Early Childhood Education.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WAYNE ACTION GROUP FOR ECONOMIC SOLVENCY, INC. Revised 2/2019

 Participate in training and other activities relevant to the job.

 Support and interpret WAGES objectives, goals and concepts, and WAGES mission and program to child, parent and community.

 Maintain cleanliness in classrooms/centers by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disposing of trash as needed.

 Maintain cleanliness of children playgrounds by conducting playground checks as assigned.

Cleanliness entails picking up and removing debris, sweeping, raking and placement of playground materials.

 Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Center Supervisor.

 Participate in bi-monthly Parent Committee Meetings

Performance Dimensions:

 Maintain program policies

 Develops positive working relationships with team members and staff

 Demonstrates productivity and efficiency

 Interacts with vendors and staff in a professional, friendly and hospitable manner

 Ability to work with children and the economically disadvantaged;

 Ability to assist in record keeping duties

 Must maintain confidentiality

 Ability to provide exceptional customer service

 Must have current annual physical including Tuberculin test or chest x-ray and current criminal background qualifying letter.

Physical, Mental and/or Visual Demands

 Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods to time throughout the day.

 Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

 Must be able to bend and stoop.

 Must be able to walk extended periods throughout the day for monitoring.

 Mental and visual concentration required for preparing and analyzing data using a computer.

Acknowledgment:

This position description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the individual assigned to this position and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It does not state or imply these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties. All requirements are subject to change and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $8.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in a childcare environment?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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