Chester County Intermediate Unit
Early Head Start Child Development Teacher- Engle Education Center
Chester County Intermediate Unit, Wickerton, Pennsylvania, United States
Early Head Start Child Development Teacher - Engle Education Center
The
Early Head Start Child Development Teacher
will provide educational experiences and activities to promote the intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth of Early Head Start children served in a childcare center. The teacher will implement Early Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom, oversee implementation of child development activities in two classrooms of 8 infants and toddlers, conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with Performance Standards and Keystone Stars, observe and record the growth and development of all children, assign assistants to complete valid observations, implement the program curriculum and adapt for children with special needs, promote family engagement in the Head Start program, maintain accurate records to support the annual Program Information Report (PIR), utilize human resources effectively, and maintain confidentiality of all student and family information in accordance with CCIU standards.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Implement Early Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom.
Oversee implementation of child development activities in two classrooms of 8 infants and toddlers.
Design lesson plans including individualized goals for 16 enrolled students.
Ensure that all infant-toddler health and safety requirements are met at all times.
All lessons and activities must be aligned with state standards and the Head Start child outcomes framework.
Design classroom environments to maximize student engagement and learning.
Conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with Performance Standards and Keystone Stars.
Within 45 days of entry, each student must have a developmental and a social-emotional screening performed by the Infant-Toddler Child Development Specialist.
All screenings that require follow-up must be communicated to the supervisor and Family Service Worker following established guidelines.
Communicate with the assigned Family Service Worker to ensure students receive all appropriate referrals and evaluations.
Observe and record the growth and development of all children in the classrooms, including assigning assistants to complete valid observations.
Input observations into the Student Management System on a weekly basis. Observations must be aligned with curriculum expectations.
Assess students utilizing the Student Management System three times per year. Assessments must be linked to state standards, student observations, and Head Start School Readiness Goals.
Implement the program curriculum and adapt for children with special needs.
Participate in IFSP meetings.
Specifically design classroom activities aligned with IFSP goals.
Confer with specialized instructors to ensure student programming is provided in the least restrictive manner.
Consistently implement suggestions and materials provided by the specialized instructor.
Promote family engagement in the Head Start program.
Work with the Family Service Worker to ensure all parties have appropriate family and student information.
Conduct two home visits per year with all 16 assigned children.
Conduct two parent-teacher conferences per year. Use student assessments to inform parents of growth and development.
Provide individualized resources and strategies to promote school and transition readiness.
Maintain accurate records and files to support the annual Program Information Report (PIR).
Record all contacts with families.
Monitor student attendance and meal service at the point of service and input into the Student Tracking System daily.
Ensure all required screenings are up to date and in the child’s file.
Ensure all assessments and parent-teacher conference forms are in the child’s file.
Utilize human resources effectively.
Plan effectively so that all adults in classrooms are actively participating with students.
Train all new adults, whether staff or volunteers, regarding classroom schedule, routines, and Head Start requirements.
Ensure that students from local education entities are provided opportunities to fulfill course requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of all student and family information, adhering to CCIU standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with preschool experience required
Special Edation and/or Early Childhood experience strongly preferred
Bilingual & Bicultural strongly preferred
Experience working in Head Start required
Professional or Other Required Clearances
Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation required
Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances within 1 year required
Location & Schedule Engle Education Center: 107 Schoolhouse Rd, West Grove, PA 19390
260 day position, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.
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Early Head Start Child Development Teacher
will provide educational experiences and activities to promote the intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth of Early Head Start children served in a childcare center. The teacher will implement Early Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom, oversee implementation of child development activities in two classrooms of 8 infants and toddlers, conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with Performance Standards and Keystone Stars, observe and record the growth and development of all children, assign assistants to complete valid observations, implement the program curriculum and adapt for children with special needs, promote family engagement in the Head Start program, maintain accurate records to support the annual Program Information Report (PIR), utilize human resources effectively, and maintain confidentiality of all student and family information in accordance with CCIU standards.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Implement Early Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom.
Oversee implementation of child development activities in two classrooms of 8 infants and toddlers.
Design lesson plans including individualized goals for 16 enrolled students.
Ensure that all infant-toddler health and safety requirements are met at all times.
All lessons and activities must be aligned with state standards and the Head Start child outcomes framework.
Design classroom environments to maximize student engagement and learning.
Conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with Performance Standards and Keystone Stars.
Within 45 days of entry, each student must have a developmental and a social-emotional screening performed by the Infant-Toddler Child Development Specialist.
All screenings that require follow-up must be communicated to the supervisor and Family Service Worker following established guidelines.
Communicate with the assigned Family Service Worker to ensure students receive all appropriate referrals and evaluations.
Observe and record the growth and development of all children in the classrooms, including assigning assistants to complete valid observations.
Input observations into the Student Management System on a weekly basis. Observations must be aligned with curriculum expectations.
Assess students utilizing the Student Management System three times per year. Assessments must be linked to state standards, student observations, and Head Start School Readiness Goals.
Implement the program curriculum and adapt for children with special needs.
Participate in IFSP meetings.
Specifically design classroom activities aligned with IFSP goals.
Confer with specialized instructors to ensure student programming is provided in the least restrictive manner.
Consistently implement suggestions and materials provided by the specialized instructor.
Promote family engagement in the Head Start program.
Work with the Family Service Worker to ensure all parties have appropriate family and student information.
Conduct two home visits per year with all 16 assigned children.
Conduct two parent-teacher conferences per year. Use student assessments to inform parents of growth and development.
Provide individualized resources and strategies to promote school and transition readiness.
Maintain accurate records and files to support the annual Program Information Report (PIR).
Record all contacts with families.
Monitor student attendance and meal service at the point of service and input into the Student Tracking System daily.
Ensure all required screenings are up to date and in the child’s file.
Ensure all assessments and parent-teacher conference forms are in the child’s file.
Utilize human resources effectively.
Plan effectively so that all adults in classrooms are actively participating with students.
Train all new adults, whether staff or volunteers, regarding classroom schedule, routines, and Head Start requirements.
Ensure that students from local education entities are provided opportunities to fulfill course requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of all student and family information, adhering to CCIU standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with preschool experience required
Special Edation and/or Early Childhood experience strongly preferred
Bilingual & Bicultural strongly preferred
Experience working in Head Start required
Professional or Other Required Clearances
Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation required
Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances within 1 year required
Location & Schedule Engle Education Center: 107 Schoolhouse Rd, West Grove, PA 19390
260 day position, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.
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