Full-time; posted: Wednesday, Nov 8 2017
Easterseals Washington Send resume to:Washington
Email: [email protected]
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Summary:The Head Start Classroom Teacher plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises developmental classrooms for children, including children with disabilities and their peers without disabilities when applicable. He/she will act as case manager/service coordinator for each child in the class by consulting with parents and other staff to promote and ensure appropriate programming, and must adhere to and perform the duties/responsibilities outlined by the Head Start program. The Head Start Classroom Teacher adhere to may be asked to assist other center staff members in a variety of ways.
Basic Responsibilities:- Plan, implement, evaluate and supervise a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for young children
- Work within a multi-disciplinary framework with therapists, teachers and support staff to ensure an effective instructional and therapeutic program
- Serve as case manager/service coordinator for each child in the classroom
- Plan classroom program activities in accordance with the philosophies and policies of the Center and best practices
- Plan for and use instructional methods which motivate and enable each child to achieve learning objectives
- Establish and maintain the environment required to motivate and enable each child to achieve learning objectives
- Consult with therapy staff regarding appropriate intervention techniques related to each discipline (OT, PT, speech)
- Ensure that classroom therapy goals are implemented
- Maintain weekly lesson plans and progress notes
- Supervise and evaluate teacher’s assistants and volunteers in the performance of their duties as assigned by the Director of Child Development
- Actively participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service training, program meetings and team meetings
- Participate in planning parent training, parent meetings and workshops
- Coordinate general classroom housekeeping duties, including: preparing snacks, feeding children, pottying and diapering children and general clean up, etc.
- Complete and maintain all other required documentation and records
- Ensure following Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines and conduct accurate documentation
- Perform any childcare related duties as assigned
- Assist Director of Child Development with center-wide objectives as assigned
- May be asked to be in charge of the program for a limited period of time when the director and assistant director are not available
- AA degree in Early Childhood or related field
- At least 18 years of age
- Prior experience working with children with disabilities preferred
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience
- Must relate well to children and their families
- Recommendation of current Director of Child Development
- Must pass DSHS background check (and federal background check if applicable)
- Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work
- Training and certifications required by state licensing and NAEYC
The Head Start Classroom Teacher will interact with supervisors, coworkers, direct reports, children, and parents on a regular basis. A professional demeanor and flexible approach are required, as is knowledge of who to refer to when faced with an unfamiliar issue.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Duties will be performed in the classroom, the kitchen, and on the playground. Occasional travel to other offices and/or childcare facilities may be necessary.
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs. up to 20 times per day
- Ability to frequently change position: stand, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, carry children
- Must be highly flexible and adaptable, able to respond quickly to the changing needs of children, families and ESW
- Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children
- Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children and may require evening meetings