Step Forward is hiring: Teacher in Cleveland

Overview

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Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to provide care, supervision and teaching for a group of children in the Head Start classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Creates, maintains and manages an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children; implements the program curriculum and the Head Start performance standards for classrooms; prepares developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans in advance, which include: multicultural educational materials and activities; both classroom and playground activities; family style dining at meals and snacks as per program policy and procedure; and, individualized activities that are recorded in the lesson plans.
• Provides daily care and oversight to a group of children in an Early Head Start classroom: assists children in ongoing learning and developmental activities such as learning colors, numbers, alphabet, songs, playing games and other activities; supervises indoor and outdoor play activities; assists children with self-help skills like dressing, eating, tooth brushing, toilet training, and other areas of health, safety and hygiene.
• Plans and creates a development screening and assessment program for each child: provides parents and families with education and information about the child’s development, best practices and any concerns by working with program staff team members and other agencies in order to implement needed services; prepares an individual family service plan and/or an individual service plan.
• Prepares and implements parent-child activities for each family which are individually tailored and considerate of the multi-cultural background of the child and family, the developmental level of the child and other issues like children with special needs and disabilities.
• Ensures that the children are safe and kept away from potential sources of danger; keeps classroom neat and orderly.
• Develops and sustains good personal relationships with a variety of individuals, children, parents, families, other staff members and agency service providers.
• Maintains records, documents, assessments and assists in preparing written reports, logs and schedules.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and training to keep up with best practices and certification requirements, including education and care services for children with special needs; attends meetings as required and serves as a spokesperson and advocate for the Head Start programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, General Education or Special Education or related required; supplemented by two years of work experience working with Pre-school age children; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Additional Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

Successful results of pre and continued employment assessments including fingerprinting, drug testing, medical examinations and background check(s).

Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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