HS Teacher (Rangeline)

Under the direction of the Site Manager of Porter-Leath Early Head Start, the Teacher will have the responsibilities of being the primary caregiver for one group of children in the Porter-Leath Early Head Start facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions

1. Perform according to the standards set forth by Head Start, the NAEYC, CWLA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing, CACFP and Porter-Leath.
2. Assume responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children that includes children with special needs.
3. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities of enrichment and care for one classroom of children according to the standards set forth by Head Start, the NAEYC, CWLA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing and Porter-Leath standards on a daily basis.
4. Work cooperatively with program staff to provide a continuum of health, education and support services to children and their families.
5. Cooperatively work with other staff members in creating a positive environment for children, families and staff.
6. Assist in maintaining appropriate records of attendance, meal counts, etc. necessary to produce reports. Serves and supervises meals in accordance with CACFP requirements.
7. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring a coordinated plan of care for each family.
8. Act as mentor to families of children in group.
9. Support and teach good parenting practices.
10. Conduct regular parent conferences, contact and home visits with families. Conduct Parent Involvement activities.
11. Maintains a healthy classroom environment by following health and safety precautions and sanitation procedures.
12. Keep Supervisor informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.
13. Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.