STATEMENT OF THE JOB Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager or Center ManagerTeacher carries out educational duties as assigned ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain a professional attitude with staff parents volunteers and children at all timesPromote developmentally appropriate practices in the centerResponsible for forming positive trusting and nurturing relationships with childrenAssist teachers byobserving children regularly and individualizing for each child based on these observationscreating a warm and welcoming environment that supports childrens growth and developmentproviding activities to facilitate childrens growth and development andensuring the health and safety of childrenTake every safeguard to protect children and makes careful decisions as heshe works with them dailyFeel that hisher job is as important and responsibilities are as great as that of the Teacher and work accordingly Work with children as assignedEncourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families Assist with the orderliness and cleanliness of the centerPerform other duties as needed and required for efficient operation of the center and needs and welfare of the childrenWork cooperatively with other classroomcenter staffPromote good eating habits by sitting at the table and eating with the children when food is served conversing with children and encouraging good table mannersAssist in obtaining and documenting In Kind for parent and community activitiesAttend and participate in center staff meetings Participate in parent meetings and staffings as requestedMust be able to see hear and respond to childrens needs emergencies and conflicts that might occur in the classroom playground bathrooms or other areas used by childrenResponsible for data management in designated child development areasAssist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud in the centerNON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Respect confidentiality in all aspects of the Head Start ProgramDocument attendance of a minimum of 15 clock hours of approved professional development per year that is high quality sustained intensive and classroom focusedWilling to participate in training to further education as required by Head Start to maintain the positionAble to handle stress tension and exasperation that contact with many children and adults may bring every dayMay be called upon to administer first aid to children or staff at any time in the program The incidental nature of this circumstance effectively establishes first aid as a collateral duty rather than a primary onePerform other job related duties as necessary for the overall operation of the program Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS Educational RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED AND Child Development Associate CDA Credential with Preschool Endorsement required Being enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire or enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education may be accepted in lieu of current CDA if deemed appropriateExperience RequirementsMust be 18 years of age or olderThree months experience working with young children 3 to 5 years of ageComputer literateBilingual EnglishSpanish a plusPhysical RequirementsGood physical conditionAble to lift children and sit and stand for long periods of timeParticipate in activities requiring bending stooping kneeling and jumping Occasionally stand or walk on uneven surfacesMust pass tuberculosis screening assessment annually and initial health examination within 90 days of hireValid drivers license access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travelMust be able to travel out of area overnight to attend trainingAble to hear and communicate orally with children and adultsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focusOccasionally lift andor move up to 50 poundsSkill RequirementsAble to read write and perform mathematical calculationsPersonal TraitsBe in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start ProgramKeep confidential information without inappropriately divulging itMake decisions and work without continual close supervision QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Start Date ASAP Currently budgeted for 10 months per year CDA 1531 Associates Degree 1737 Bachelors Degree 1969 depending on experience and education Hours of work Children present 730 330 Children not present 730 400 with a 30 minute lunch bre