Teacher II

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CLASSIFICATION:             Non-Exempt

 

DEFINITION AND PURPOSE:

Primary caregiver for four infant/toddlers.  Work with all service areas and classroom staff/volunteers to ensure successful, nurturing experiences for infants and toddlers.  Work with the parents to set goals for their child in the program, while recognizing the parents as the most important influence in the lives of their children.  The classroom will exemplify the Head Start and Early Head Start goals for providing infants and toddlers with classroom experiences that will help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by:  Teacher I, Lead Teacher/Center Supervisor, Supervisor of Early Head Start and EHS Education Coordinator

Supervises:  Child Care Aide and Classroom Volunteers

Coordinates with: Other Center Staff, Central Staff and Contract Specialists

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans activities that meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of the children in the classroom.
  • Writes and submits lesson plans at least one week in advance to EHS Education Coordinator.
  • Schedules field trips and submits forms to EHS Education Coordinator, if applicable.
  • Plans and implements food experiences monthly.
  • Completes developmental screening tool on assigned children within 45 calendar days of child’s date of entry.
  • Uses results of developmental screening tool to individualize educational programming for assigned children.
  • Schedules and makes home visits per child per year.
  • Schedules and implements two in school parent/teacher conferences per child per year.
  • Prepares a flexible classroom schedule at the beginning of each operational year.
  • Reviews each child’s progress daily.
  • Completes and informational form designed to share with the parent daily.
  • Supports and encourages all children to learn by observing them as they interact with the environment.
  • Coordinates all educational programming with the Teacher I.
  • Utilizes a team approach in classroom operations.
  • Includes Teacher I and/or Child Care Aide in the development and implementation of flexible daily schedule bases on individual needs of infants and weekly lesson plans.
  • Assists in making assignments to foster grandparents/volunteers and documents those plans.
  • Includes staff from all service areas in all aspects of daily operation, as needed.
  • Communicates daily with Teacher I and Child Care Aide.
  • Takes over daily tasks in the classroom in the absence of the Teacher I.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of all head Start Performance Standards and Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers.
  • Demonstrates developmentally appropriate practice throughout the center in all interactions with children based on the Head Start Performance Standards and licensing standards.
  • Assists in arranging and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to exploration and experiential learning with interest areas labeled, defined and accessible to children.
  • Assists in keeping equipment and materials safe, clean and in good condition at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Works to continue education by attending classes, workshops, meetings and conferences which may require out of town travel, thus earning at least 21 points per program year as defined in the TAP Head Start/Early Head Start training plan.
  • Develops professional development goals with EHS Education Coordinator, annually.
  • Participates in classes, workshops, meetings and conferences that move toward meeting professional development goals, as requested or assigned.
  • Attends center staff meetings monthly, or as needed.
  • Attends center child and family staffing, as scheduled.
  • Attends planned in-service training, as assigned.
  • Attends service area committee meetings, as assigned.
  • Works with Lead Teacher to create an atmosphere in the center that is welcoming to parents and families.
  • Encourages parent participation daily by providing parents with information about how they can be involved.
  • Greets parents daily and invites them to participate.
  • Attends parent meetings as assigned.
  • Works with all service area staff and parents to maintain a quality program.
  • Works to help center meet monthly in-kind goals.
  • Informs Lead Teacher/Center Supervisor and submits written referrals on children to EHS Education Coordinator, as needed.
  • Calls Lead Teacher/Center Supervisor on hour prior to scheduled time when unable to report to work (tardiness, sickness, emergencies).
  • Works an hourly schedule as needed to provide center coverage.
  • Completes assigned duties as scheduled (meets deadlines).
  • Selects, with Teacher I, appropriate materials and supplies for the children.
  • Orders, with Teacher I, materials and supplies and submits to the Lead Teacher/Center Supervisor, as needed.
  • Works to incorporate IFSP goals in Child Planning Forms, whenever applicable.
  • Maintains and keeps up-to-date Education files, Portfolios, Individualizations, Observations and other paperwork as assigned.
  • Adheres to all policies/procedures as outlined in the TAP Head Start and Early Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Administers firs aid, CPR and medication.
  • Maintains a current First Aid and CPR certification cards.
  • Maintains a current MAT certification.
  • Reports cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to Teacher/Lead Teacher/Center Supervisor/Education Coordinator and calls Child Protective Services immediately as stated in the TAP Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Adheres to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct as adopted by TAP Head Start.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and required.
  • ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to read, write and communicate with staff, parents and children in an appropriate and professional manner.
  • Thorough knowledge of best practices in the field of Early Childhood Education.
  • Considerable knowledge of developmental characteristics of infants and toddlers.
  • Ability to exhibit appropriate professional interactions with staff, parents and the community.
  • TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and/or the Virginia Early Childhood Certificate for Infants and Toddlers.
  • BS/BA or AAS Degree with concentration in early childhood development or related field preferred.
  • Two years classroom experience in working with infants and toddlers preferred.
  • At TAP, we focus on the Whole Family Approach.   Whole Family is a family led strategy to achieve set goals.  As an employee you may be required to attend Whole Family training and subject to data entry into the agency’s software as part of the Whole Family approach and serving clients

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid Virginia Operator’s license and reliable transportation.
  • TAP participates in the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program.  Employees who operate a TAP vehicle or their personal vehicle to conduct TAP business may be subject to driver record monitoring through the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program.
  • Must pass drug screening. Some positions require positive complete background screening including:  criminal, sex offender and child protective services.
  • Must be able to interact with children.
  • CPR and First Aid certification and MAT certification, or be able to complete such certification within 6 months of employment.
  • Must be available to work any eight (8) hours shift during center operational hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Physical activity of this position – climbing; ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like; balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, use of fingers for – picking, pinching and typing; grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Physical requirements of this position – medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
  • Visual acuity requirements – close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
  • Conditions subject to in this position – environmental conditions; protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

 

This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job, and general nature and level of work associated with the job.  It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.

 

Every TAP employee shares in TAP’s responsibility to “Mobilize Community Resources” in support of TAP’s anti-poverty efforts.

 

We only hire individuals legally eligible for employment in the United States.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

Bilinguals Encouraged to Apply

Teacher

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CLASSIFICATION:   Non-Exempt

DEFINITION AND PURPOSE:

Responsible for the supervision of classroom staff in their classroom.  This person assists the Lead Teacher in ensuring that the center operates in a way that exemplifies the head Start goals of providing children with educational experiences that help them growing mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically.  The teacher will work with all service area and classroom staff to ensure successful, nurturing experiences for children in the child development centers, while recognizing the parents as the most important influences in the lives of their children.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by:  Lead Teacher or Center Supervisor,

Supervises:  Teacher Assistant, Child Care Aide, Classroom Substitutes

Coordinates with: Center and Administrative staff, Community Specialists, Classroom Volunteers

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans activities that meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children in the classroom.

–     Writes and posts lesson plans at least two weeks in advance with input from the Teacher Assistant’s Planning form.

–     Must incorporate IEP goals in lesson plans as required.

–     Schedules field trips and submits forms.

–     Plans and implements at least two food experiences, monthly.

–     Completes developmental screening tool on each child within 45 days of child’s date of entry.

–     Uses results of developmental screening tool to individualize educational programming for each child and provides learning aides as needed.

–     Completes and maintains ongoing assessment, education files and portfolios for each child.

–     Schedules and makes two home visits per child per year.

–     Schedules and implements two in school parent/teacher conferences per child per year.

–     Prepares a flexible classroom schedule at the beginning of each operational year.

–     Reviews each child’s progress weekly.

–     Must enter children’s observation and individualizations into online Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) database in a timely manner.

–     Distributes and collects parent communication notes.

–     Must complete all children driven data for outcomes in a timely manner.

–     Review and sign off on staff leave request with in the policy and procedure guidelines and secure classroom substitute.

  • Maintains responsibility for center operations

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

–     Acts as the day to day manager for center operations

–     Schedules center responsibilities for staff to ensure daily operation, as needed.

–     Reviews and approves petty cash expenditures, monthly and submits receipts to accounts tech.

–     Sees that all equipment is secured in a safe place daily, and completes daily checklist.

–     Receives and issues paychecks bi-weekly.

–     Receives and posts correspondence for staff/parent information, as needed.

–     Reviews and files records of time worked by staff, volunteers, and community specialist daily.

–     Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and petty cash, as received.

–     Compiles and submits order form to immediate supervisor for classroom supplies.

–     Conducts a written yearly inventory of all center materials, supplies and equipment to be submitted to Education Coordinator.

–     Works toward meeting in-kind goal with center team, as assigned.  Completes and submits in-kind reports, monthly.

–     Participates in annual performance appraisals and maintains records/documentation pertaining to center staff (i.e. corrective counseling, staff to staff notes)

–     Ensures that playground checklist is completed daily.

–     Continually maintain and addresses center safety issues.

–     Schedule and conduct center staff meetings monthly or as needed, maintaining a record of each meeting; disseminates information from Lead Teachers meetings, and trains center staff on all material received.

–     Completes and submits all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.

–     Makes recommendations for disciplinary action to immediate supervisor, as needed.  Must complete verbal and written coaching form on staff needing improvement.

–     Ensures that staff is held accountable for following policies and procedures.

–     Communicates with center staff respectfully and effectively.

  • Maintains a working knowledge of all Head Start Performance Standards, Policies, and Licensing Regulations.

–     Based on Head Start performance standards and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework:  Ages Birth to Five, demonstrates developmentally appropriate practice throughout the center in all interactions with children.

–     Meets with licensing agent upon request, and submits licensing reports to appropriate supervisor.

–     Follows requests made by agent, listed on licensing report.

–     Maintains Standards of NAEYC Accreditation, if center is accredited or works toward Accreditation if not accredited.

–     Arranges and maintains a classroom environment conducive to exploration and experimental learning with interest areas labeled, defined and accessible to children.

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

–     Calls supervisor one hour prior to center opening when unable to report to work (tardiness, sickness, emergencies)

–     Ensures Health Notebooks, Medications, and First Aid backpacks are checked monthly at Center Staff meetings.

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

–     Attends monthly lead teacher’s meeting and others are requested.

–     Develops professional development goals with supervisor, annually

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

–     Attends planned in-service training, as needed.

–     Continues education toward the goal of completing a BA or BS degree if applicable

–     Seeks additional education through workshops and training sessions outside the agency and seeks out resources to continually improve skills in the classroom.

  • Assists the Supervisory Staff in creating an atmosphere in the center that is welcoming to parents and families.

–     Encourages parent participation daily by providing parents with information about how they can be involved.

–     Assists in providing a parent reception area.

–     Greets parents daily and invites them to participate.

–     Attends parent meetings as assigned.

  • Works with all service area staff and parents and community partners to maintain a quality program.

–     Assists Supervisory Staff with ensuring coverage in all classrooms to be in compliance with Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Programs in Virginia and Head Start Performance Standards.

–     Selects age appropriate materials and supplies for the children.

–     Support parents/child in the IFSP/IEP process by submitting required paperwork and attending meetings.

–     Creates and implements activities as needed for individual children.

  • Willing to receive other certification required by TAP Head Start.
  • Reports cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to supervisor and calls Child Protective Services immediately.
  • Follows all policies and procedures in TAP Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Adheres to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct as adopted by TAP Head Start.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and required.

 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Thorough knowledge of best practices in the field of Early Childhood Education.
  • Considerable knowledge of developmental characteristics and needs of preschool children.
  • Some knowledge of appropriate activities and interactions with preschool children.
  • Ability to learn, understand and follow policies and procedures outlined in the TAP Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual and other written and oral directions from program staff and supervisors.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate with staff, parents, and children in an appropriate and professional manner.
  • Some knowledge of supervisory and motivational techniques for adults.
  • Exhibits appropriate professional interactions with staff, parents, and the community.

 

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • AA degree with concentration in early childhood education or child development.
  • BS with concentration in early childhood education or child development OR
  • BS in related field, with at least 18 credit hours of early childhood or child development courses OR
  • BS in related field with a CDA
  • Must have two years classroom experience in working with preschool children
  • Obtain/maintain a current First Aid, CPR and MAT certification within 6 months of employment
  • At TAP, we focus on the Whole Family Approach.   Whole Family is a family led strategy to achieve set goals.  As an employee you may be required to attend Whole Family training and subject to data entry into the agency’s software as part of the Whole Family approach and serving clients

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a valid Virginia Operator’s license and reliable transportation.
  • TAP participates in the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program.  Employees who operate a TAP vehicle or their personal vehicle to conduct TAP business may be subject to driver record monitoring through the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program.
  • Must pass drug screening.  Some positions require positive complete background screening including: criminal, sex offender and child protective services.
  • Must be available to work any eight (8) hours shift during center operational hours of 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Physical activity of this position – climbing; ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like; balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, use of fingers for – picking, pinching, and typing; grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Physical requirements of this position – medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Visual acuity requirements – must be able to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
  • Conditions worker subject to in this position – worker in not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

 

This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job, and general nature and level of work associated with the job.  It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.

 

Every TAP employee shares in TAP’s responsibility to “Mobilize Community Resources” in support of TAP’s anti-poverty efforts.

 

We only hire individuals legally eligible for employment in the United States.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

Bilinguals Encouraged to Apply

Special Needs Assistant – Rockbridge

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CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt

DEFINITION AND PURPOSE:

Assists the Teacher in carrying out the educational program for children with disabilities, special needs, and/or mental/behavioral health issues.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Lead Teacher, Teacher, Center Supervisors, Disabilities Coordinator, Behavior Health Coordinator, Education Coordinator

Supervises:  No One

Coordinates with:  EHS/HS Center and Administrative Staff

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in planning and conducting activities that meet the individual needs of the children with disabilities in the classroom as indicated by IFSP/IEP goals, Individualization Plans or Individual Service Plans.

–     Assists with the implementation of lesson plans and IFSP/IEP goals.

–     Assists on field trips and REACH bus drop-off/pick-ups as scheduled.

–     Contributes information on children’s progress to the classroom teacher, weekly.

–     Reviews IEP goals and/or service plans before children arrive to make sure of his/her responsibilities.

  • Assists in the selection of adaptive materials and supplies, as needed to implement IEP goals and other special needs of children with disabilities or service plans of children with behavioral concerns.

–     Works with the teacher to develop learning aides.

–     Communicate with teacher if special equipment or materials are needed.

–     Assist in documenting observations for Teaching Strategies GOLD

  • Maintains a working knowledge of all Head Start Performance Standards, Policies and Licensing regulations.

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

–     Assists in arranging and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to exploration and experiential learning with interest areas labeled, defined, and accessible to children.

–     Assists with keeping equipment and materials safe, clean, and in good condition at all times, both indoors and outdoors.

–     Calls supervisor one hour prior to center opening when unable to report to work (tardiness, sickness, emergencies).

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

–     Attends center staff meetings monthly, or as needed.

–     Develops professional development goals with supervisor, annually.

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

–     Attends planned in-service training, as assigned.

–     Attends service area committee meetings, as assigned.

  • Assists the Lead Teacher in creating an atmosphere in the center that is welcoming to parents and families of all children, including children with disabilities.

–     Encourages parent participation daily by providing parents with information about how they can be involved.

–     Assists in providing a parent reception area.

–     Greets parents daily and invites them to participate.

–     Attends parent meetings as assigned.

  • Works with staff and parents to maintain a quality program.

–     Works as needed to provide center coverage for staff shortages.

–     Calls Supervisor and Lead Teacher one hour prior to center opening when unable to report to work (tardiness, sickness, emergencies).

–     Reports cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to supervisor and calls child protective services immediately.

–     Administers first aid, as needed.

–     Interacts respectfully and appropriately with children, staff and parents.

  • Adheres to all policies/procedures as outlined in the TAP Head Start Center Based Handbook.
  • Presents self professionally to colleagues, parents and community through appropriate dress, language and behavior.
  • Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to perform duties by participating appropriately in program planning and decisions and implementation of those plans.
  • Adheres to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct as adopted by TAP Head Start.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and required.
  • Required to wear masks with a few exceptions.

 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Working knowledge of developmental characteristics and needs of preschool children.
  • Good knowledge of appropriate activities and interactions with preschool children.
  • Ability to learn, understand and follow policies and procedures outlined in the TAP Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual and other written and oral directions from program staff and supervisors.
  • Ability to participate in and contribute to writing of lesson plans, collection of child data, and recording of child observations.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate with staff, parents, and children in an appropriate and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated patience and understanding of children with special needs.

 

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Experience with preschool children in a group setting.
  • Obtain/maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification card within 6 months of employment.

  • At TAP, we focus on the Whole Family Approach.   Whole Family is a family led strategy to achieve set goals.  As an employee you may be required to attend Whole Family training and subject to data entry into the agency’s software as part of the Whole Family approach and serving clients.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a valid Virginia Operator’s license and reliable transportation.

  • TAP participates in the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program.  Employees who operate a TAP vehicle or their personal vehicle to conduct TAP business may be subject to driver record monitoring through the Virginia DMV Driver Alert Program.

  • Must pass drug screening.  Some positions require positive complete background screening including: criminal, sex offender and child protective services.
  • Must have ability to interact with children.
  • Physical activity of this position – climbing; ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like; balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, use of fingers for – picking, pinching, and typing; grasping, feeling, hearing, talking repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Physical requirements of this position – medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • Visual acuity requirements – must be able to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
  • Conditions subject to in this position – worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

 

This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job, and general nature and level of work associated with the job.  It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.

 

Every TAP employee shares in TAP’s responsibility to “Mobilize Community Resources” in support of TAP’s anti-poverty efforts.

We only hire individuals legally eligible for employment in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

Bilinguals Encouraged to Apply