The Head Start (HS) Teacher will supervise the teaching team in planning and executing age and developmentally appropriate activities reflecting the Montessori curriculum. The candidate will be responsible for supervising the implementation of activities that will promote the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative development of children. The teacher will elicit input from the Assistant Teacher and Teachers Aide to complete written observations, progress reports, outcomes reporting, CROWD, and other documents relevant to the tracking of children’s progress. The candidate will help the Assistant Program Manager to facilitate parent involvement in all aspects of the program and promote positive growth and professional development. The candidate will adhere to policies and procedures established by CCNS, ACS, DOH, DOE, and CACFP and comply with procedural norms and standards of attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality relevant to HIPAA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to the following, other duties may be assigned.
- Supervises the teaching team’s work to ensure a learning environment based on the Montessori approach that helps the children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and creatively.
- Utilizes information obtained via observations, conferences, tracking, etc. to design developmentally appropriate and individualized lesson plans.
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with parents/families via open communications, training, and other developmental activities.
- 300 hours supervised student teaching (one half with children under 6 years) or 1 year paid teaching experience with children under 6 years.
Educations or Certification
- Minimum of 60 credits including 24 credits in Education or Early Childhood Education required. OR
- Bachelor’s Degree/Master's Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education; 24 credits in Education or Early Childhood Education for a Degree in an unrelated field.