Early Head Start Teacher

Early Head Start Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age. Work collaboratively with his/her partner Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 6-8 children. Along with families and colleagues, work to achieve meaningful progress of each child along his/her own unique developmental path and toward school readiness goals.

TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families, internal and external stakeholders.

2. Implement child-centered daily routine, curriculum and learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions, active exploration/ engagement in learning, and self-motivation (curiosity) to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.

3. Understand the development o...