Early Head Start (EHS) Lead Teacher

Responsibilities:

Supervise and carry out the planning, documentation and execution of curriculum that takes into account the social, emotional, developmental, and health needs of the individual child, as well as the group.

·     Work collaboratively with supervisors, the Assistant Teacher, other program staff and parents to ensure EHS and GSS goals and objectives are met.

·     Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with EHS and DOHMH regulations, including regular visual inspection of equipment and areas accessible to children.

·     Keep developmentally appropriate equipment and materials in good condition and ensure children’s access and constructive use.

·     Maintain confidentiality of child and family information (verbal and written)

·     Coordinate recordkeeping and curriculum planning for individual children and the group

·     Coordinate ongoing assessment of children’s development in keeping with identified EHS and GSS school readiness goals. Utilize Creative Curriculum and TSG assessments.

·     Establishing regular weekly team meeting times.

·     Develop and maintain positive working partnerships with parents including participating in meetings when required.

·     Collaborate with other teachers and staff to communicate information about child development and individual children to parents.

·     Conduct standardized developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 calendar days of the child’s entry and follow through with any needed follow up.

·     Work with specialists and parents to support children with diagnosed special needs.

·     Conduct home visits at least twice a year according to program policies and procedures.

·     Conduct individual parent/ teacher conferences at least three times per year to share child outcomes, and work collaboratively with parents to establish individual goals related to school readiness.

·     Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of child maltreatment.

·     Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training

·     Participate in annual performance evaluation to set short and long term professional goals.

·     Participate in all required trainings and meetings.

·     Special projects and duties, as assigned and as required.

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