Working at TAP

 

 

Title

Teacher

Posting Date

10/7/08

Job Code

T-HS

TAP Department

Head Start

Location

Roanoke, Virginia

Job Category

Administrative Professional

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10/8/08

Purpose

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum, and for completing developmental screening and ongoing assessment of each child’s development. The teacher serves as the leader of the classroom team and works with all service area and classroom staff to ensure successful, nurturing experiences for children in the child development centers. The teacher also works with parents to help set educational goals for their children in the Head Start program.

Education

AA degree with ability to complete BA or BS degree within 4 years of employment. 

 Prefer BS Degree in ECE or BS Degree in related field with 18 credit hours of ECE coursework

Experience

 Two years classroom experience in working with pre-school children

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.      Implements curriculum for children in the classroom through lesson planning and progress review.

a)      Writes and submits lesson plans at least one week in advance

b)      Schedules field trips and submits forms, monthly

c)      Plans and implements at least two food experiences, monthly

d)      Completes developmental screening tool on each child within 45 days of child’s date of entry

e)      Uses results of developmental screening tool to individualize educational programming for each child

f)        Completes and maintains ongoing assessment and portfolio for each child.

g)      Schedules and makes two home visits per child per year

h)      Schedules and implements two in school parent/teacher conferences per child per year

i)        Prepares a flexible classroom schedule at the beginning of each operational year

j)        Reviews each child’s progress daily

k)     Maintains and disseminates weekly child communication notes.

l)         

2.      Serves as team leader in classroom operations, working closely with classroom assistants and volunteers to create an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration.

a)      Includes teacher assistant in the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans

b)      Makes assignments to foster grandparents and volunteers and documents in plans

 

3.      Maintains a working knowledge of all Head Start performance standards

a)      Based on Head Start performance standards, demonstrates developmentally appropriate practice throughout the center in all interactions with children

b)      Arranges and maintains a classroom environment conducive to exploration and experiential learning with interest areas labeled, defined, and accessible to children

c)      Keeps equipment and materials safe, clean, and in good condition at all times, both indoors and outdoors

 

4.      Works to continue education by attending classes, meetings, workshops, and conferences related to Head Start and early childhood education, earning at least 21 points per program year as defined in the TAP Head Start training plan.

a)      Develops professional development goals with supervisor, annually

b)      Participates in classes, workshops, meetings, and conferences that move toward meeting professional development goals, as requested or assigned.

c)      Attends center staff meetings monthly, or as needed

d)      Provides transportation to parents to attend service area committee meetings, upon request

e)      Attends planned in-service training, as assigned

f)        Attends service area committee meetings as assigned

g)      Continues education toward the goal of completing a BA or BS degree if applicable.

 

5.      Assists the Lead Teacher in creating an atmosphere in the center that is welcoming to parents and families

a)      Encourages parent participation daily by providing parents with information about how they can be involved

b)      Assists in providing a parent reception area

c)      Greets parents daily and invites them to participate

d)      Attends parent meetings as assigned

 

6.      Works with all service area staff and parents to maintain a quality program

a)      Works to help center meet monthly in-kind goal

b)      Assists Lead Teacher is ensuring staff coverage in all classrooms in compliance with Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Programs in Virginia and Head Start Performance Standards.

c)      Selects age  appropriate materials and supplies for the children

d)      Orders materials and supplies and submits to the lead teacher, as needed

e)      Makes learning aids as needed for individual children

f)        Works to incorporate IEP goals in classroom plans whenever applicable.

 

7.      Administers first aid

a)      maintains a current Red Cross Multimedia First Aid Card

b)      maintains a current CPR certification card

 

8.      Reports cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to supervisor and calls Child Protective Services immediately

 

9.      Follows all policies and procedures in TAP Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual.

 

10.  Adheres to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct as adopted by TAP Head Start.

 

11.  Performs all other job related tasks upon request.

Special Requirements

            Must possess a valid VA operator’s license

            CPR and First Aid certification preferred, or be able to complete such certification within 6        months of employment.

            Must have daily access to reliable automobile.

Salary

$24,211 to 23,046/yr.

Safety Sensitive Position

Yes

Contact E-mail

jobs@tapintohope.org

Contact Address

TAP

 

Attention: Job Code T-HS

 

145 W. Campbell Ave S.W.;

P.O. Box 2868

 

Roanoke, Virginia  24001

 

 

Contact Fax

540-345-1944

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