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Head Start Teacher

Employer
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC
Location
Frederick, MD
Closing date
Sep 20, 2021

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Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationYMCA of Frederick County - Frederick, MDPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeDescriptionDeadline to apply: September 5, 2021The Frederick YMCA Head Start is looking for a passionate Teacher focused on making a difference in the lives of children and families in Frederick County. As an early childhood educational program serving preschool aged children, we are focused on our mission to provide families of limited income with comprehensive services promoting school readiness and family engagement through a variety of partnerships to meet the needs of the Frederick Community. We are looking for experienced educators who are invested in improving child and family outcomes as part of our team to support children and families. If you are interested in utilizing your education and experience to lead a classroom in an all-inclusive early childhood program focused on positive guidance, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and family engagement then this is the position for you!POSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position serves as the lead teacher in a classroom of Head Start children by planning, implementing, and supervising all classroom activities. The Teacher facilitates an integrated approach to support the goals of the program.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Attends all training and workshops as required by licensing, credentialing, and Head Start Performance Standards, to include:Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance StandardsChildcare licensing regulations and other applicable regulations and practices. Works as a team member with the other education staff, parents and Parent Committee members to implement a curriculum (Creative Curriculum) that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs. Develops an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs including r objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes). (Teaching Strategies GOLD)Schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required and on an as-needed basis and documents these events. Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Prepares and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment for children that is positive, developmentally appropriate and reflects the programs' curriculum. (CLASS, Creative Curriculum, Accreditation etc.)Develops individual professional development plans for all staff supervised, with Assistant Director's guidance and approval. Supervises all classroom activities, field trips, and outdoor activities. Implements a developmentally and linguistically appropriate curriculum and experiences in a manner appropriate to the ages, languages and cultures of children served, and supports Dual Language Learners in acquiring English and maintaining their home language.Communicates any special individual child needs to the appropriate manager, and meets as needed with program specialists, consultants, and therapists working with the children and parents. Plans and prepares daily lesson plans weekly that will provide for learning experiences that advances the intellectual and physical development of children, reflective of the Head Start Early Learning Framework, Creative Curriculum, and the program's School Readiness goals. Implements education lesson plans and daily programs for children in accordance with each child's need, based on a method of observing and recording children's interests and current levels of functioning. Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline. Participates in IEP/IFSP meetings for children, collaborates with LEA, and communicates with specialists, therapists, and others as needed.Maintains a commitment to professionalism and continues own professional development so that decisions are based on knowledge of early childhood theories and practices. Shares pertinent information with family services to ensure coordinated services that meet the needs of individual children and families. Develops transition plans for children entering/exiting the program in coordination with Family Services staff, and participates in transition activities as outlined in the program's School Readiness Goals. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Extensive knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development.Knowledge of the basics of supervision. Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and child care licensing requirements. Knowledge of local resources, languages, and customs helpful. Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing. Ability to speak, read, and write English well enough to understand and be understood by others.Ability to write reports and business correspondence.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general procedures and program generated data.Ability to speak before groups of individuals.Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.Ability to produce and interpret graphs, charts, spreadsheets and other mathematical reports.Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions. Ability to summarize conclusions and instructions, then make recommendations and develop implementation strategies. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, referral sources and the public. Ability to project professionalism in conducting daily activities.This position will have intermediate to advanced knowledge of programs maintained and used by the organization, including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and online training courses.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education; orAssociate degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education and coursework* equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with at least 500 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children; orBaccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework* equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with at least 500 clock hours of experience in early childhood setting teaching preschool-age children; or Baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, and is receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach For America's professional staff.YMCA CERTIFICATES/TRAININGS: Blood borne Pathogen Training Code of Conduct TrainingCPR, AED, and First Aid CertificationsAcceptable screening results to include comprehensive background check and initial health examMust have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the YMCA insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to the YCMA.

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