Early Head Start Teacher, Grant Funded, Head Start

Salary: $31,158.40 Annually
Location : 5904 West Drive Unit 6 & 7 Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03072
Department:Head Start
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/16/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
Employee is under the supervision of the Early Head Start Area Service Manager. The Early Head Start Teacher creates and manages an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for infants and toddlers. Incorporate appropriate early intervention, learning, and care activities which meet the needs, of the group as well as those of individual children and families. Provides and maintain a safe environment. Maintain regular attendance.
Examples of Duties

• Ensure the safety policy is adhered to at all times.
• Implement the Early Head Start curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards for Early Head Start classrooms. Prepare daily lesson plans in advance that include both indoor and outdoor activities and are individualized and based on the infants/toddlers own needs, interest and schedules; and, include multicultural educational materials and activities.
• Document volunteer activities, and parent communication regarding children's functions and activities.
• Organize classroom according to developmental levels and individual needs of the infant or toddler ensuring the development of trust and emotional security; opportunity to explore a variety of sensory and motor experiences; opportunities for the development of self awareness, autonomy, and self expression; and opportunities for gross and fine motor development. Ensure infant and toddler classrooms are home-like, safe, sanitary, and free of clutter. Organize the toddler classroom in rudimentary learning center that are well defined, rotating materials routinely to create a stimulating environment. Provide for diaper changing and toilet training functions in the classroom in a safe, sanitary and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Promote the development of secure relationships with infant/toddlers assigned by assuring primary and continuity of care. Relate to infants and toddlers in a calm, caring, nurturing, soothing manner, responding to all cries, babbles, and talks, using appropriate child guidance techniques at all times. Stay involved with children at all times during the day.
• Observe children and record observations in anecdotal records, making appropriate referrals. Conducts or assists with developmental screenings, as assigned. Maintain updated individual and group checklist according to program policies and procedures.
• Manage classroom operations, providing training and technical assistance to Teacher Floater, parents and volunteers, as needed. Maintain a clean, safe learning environment at all times.
• Provide meals and snacks to children according to their age, development and needs. Feed infants according to their home schedule, hold them every time they are fed, and share information about their eating with their parents daily. Begin family style dining with toddlers when they are ready and implement according to program policy and procedures, and Early Head Start Performance Standards.
• Involve parents in all aspects of the classroom. Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the center, a positive home-center connection and a family partnership. Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents through a variety of methods and send activities home that parents can do with their children to support the curriculum and the child's learning. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other Head Start activities.
• Conduct at least two home visits and one parent conference with each child's family per year, according to the program schedule, policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, food reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping and reports, as required. Participate in program training, weekly staff meetings, and case management meetings. Maintain supplies and submit a list to supervisor when additional items are needed.
• Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a timely and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.
• Continue professional growth by participating in Early Childhood Education classes, training programs, workshops/conferences, as the budget allows.
• Performs other relevant responsibilities as required by the program.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Webb County employees. These benefits includes: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care.
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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some College Hours
• Vocational Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former Webb County employee?

• Yes
• No

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If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.
Required Question