Teacher I/II

POSITION TITLE: Teacher I/II

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Head Start

SUPERVISOR: Education Program Manager

GRADE: I: NE10 $19.36 ($40,269) - $29.04 ($60,403)

II: NE11 $21.07 ($43,826) - $31.60 ($65,728)

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision the Teacher develops, plans, and instructs children on a consistent basis in activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the children based on knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood theories and practices. Provides high quality services to children and their families as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards 1304.21, Indian Health Services Tribal Health and Safety Code and Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines. Enables a successful transition into school readiness and a safe and healthy learning environment. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Develops written daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans in a manner that will develop each child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social behavior and in accordance with Head Start strategic plan; plans activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.

· Provides developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in all curriculum areas; avoids activities causing over-stimulation or fatigue.

· Consults with Early Intervention Manager to provide resources for special needs referrals.

· Encourages children to develop their independence by assigning responsibilities to individuals by presenting each child with increasingly challenging tasks.

· Accompanies children on field trips or to activities.

· Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care.

· Fosters cooperative social behavior; promotes self-expression and appreciation of aesthetic experiences.

· Ensures the cleanliness and safety of materials, classroom, and playgrounds by performing routine inspections.

· Maintains effective working relationships with parents by providing opportunities for parent participation.

· Observes and records each individual child’s progress and growth for planning future lessons and sharing information with parents; meets regularly with parents; provides regular written progress reports.

· Participates in all phases of the Head Start training program.

· Coordinates and trains Teacher’s Assistants and classroom volunteers.

· Reviews developmental screening of all children in coordination with the Education and Early Intervention (Disabilities) Program Manager.

· Participates in and attends parent meetings as available.

· Organizes activities/curriculum to involve special needs children in an active learning environment.

· Maintains confidential individual progress records for all children, ensuring complete, accurate, and current files.

· Establishes classroom rules and routines that are communicated to the children and their families.

· Completes daily documentation and monthly reports.

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge through ongoing training.

· Contributes to a team effort and approach.

· Performs other duties as required.