Job Information
Clinton County Center Based Lead Teacher Position in Wilmington, Ohio
MISSION:
In collaboration with our community, Head Start will provide a safe, high-quality environment that educates and empowers our children and families to be successful, self-advocates throughout their lives.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
Full time, 40 hour a week, M-F. Hours TBD. Responsible for achieving the goals of educational, nutritional, health, family services, and parent involvement regulations and performances standards of the Head Start Program. To assist the parents and their children in the process of achieving a higher level of self-sufficiency.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Treat all families with dignity and respect.
Work cooperatively with all Head Start staff.
Attend all trainings and meetings required.
Meet all Performance Standards, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services Daycare Licensing Polices & Procedures and Step Up To Quality Standards.
Demonstrate Leadership skills.
Have organizational and management skills.
Complete an annual performance review.
Ability to prioritize and make quick decisions.
Ability to write, plan and implement developmentally appropriate and timely lesson plans.
Ability to set up the environment in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Ability to implement activities to help the children develop social/emotional, language, cognitive, and gross/fine motor skills.
Ability to actively interact and engage with the children.
Have the knowledge and skills to run the classroom independently in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Have the knowledge and skill in the completion of the paperwork involved in running a classroom. (Attendance sheets, Monthly reports, Positive notes, Newsletter articles etc.)
Administration of the Developmental Screen on all children within 45 days of enrollment.
Implement all curriculums to fidelity and in compliance with Ohio Early Learning Development Standards and the ELOF.
Have knowledge and skill in observing children needed to complete the required documentation. (IEP -- Individual Education Plan, Behavior Observations and Anecdotal Notes)
Attend I.E.P. meetings for children with special needs as requested.
Implement the goals set on the I.E.P. in the classroom environment.
Ability to lift a 40-pound child.
Ability to set up a pleasant stimulating environment during mealtimes. Encourage children to try new foods, eat with children.
Responsible for ensuring that the classroom is a safe, healthy learning environment and cleaned daily and checked for broken toys or furniture. (Per the Health/Safety checklist.)
Complete a quick health check on each child for signs or symptoms of illness or head lice daily.
Ability to clean up after children who have toileting accidents or who have become ill.
Model and assist children in self-help, health, dental and safe habits.
Serve as an advocate for the children and families.
Make referrals for the children and families needs to the appropriate management team member.
Enhance parents' knowledge in the area of Child Development through their observations in the classroom, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences.
Plan classroom environment to reflect a balance of teacher/child directed activities.
Maintain up to date records on the children.
Complete two home visits and two conferences with each family.
All other job duties as they relate to this position and the needs of the Head Start Program.
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Must be a U. S. Citizen
Must be able to work as a team member.
Must possess good problem-solving skills.
Must have a minimu