What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher position at JRC Learning?
Summary
Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of children from ages 3 – 5 years old. Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with team teachers to plan, discuss and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum, incorporating the Ohio Department of Education Standards.
Duties
Work with teaching team to prepare and implement daily plans in accordance with Ohio Child Care Licensing and Step Up to Quality Regulations, the center’s current curriculum and Ohio Department of Education Standards.
- Ensure the health and safety of the group at all times.
- Research current trends in child development/education and put into practice in the classroom as appropriate within curriculum.
- Work in cooperation with teaching team members to assure the individual needs of each child is met as the situation demands.
2.Satisfies the developmental needs of each child through child/adult interactions and planned activities.
3.Ensure that the classroom is prepared before children arrive, cleaned at end of each shift and staff give undivided attention, watching carefully for safety hazards throughout the day.
4.Greets each child and parents daily.
- Arrange the learning environment in a manner that promotes safety and learning in a cheerful environment.
- Conduct parent conferences on each child’s development.
- Assure all required classroom documentation and record keeping is completed in a timely manner (i.e. Daily Lesson Plans; daily attendance and ratio sheets; meal counts and food/supply orders, etc…)
- Attend general staff meetings, teacher planning meetings and assist in setting the goals for the Department.
- Required to drive JRC Bus (CDL not required) – transporting children or adult/senior members.
Requirements
An Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development or Elementary Education is required and experience working with children 3 to 5 years is preferred. Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill involving child care and child development as required by Federal and State regulations and administration.
About Us
Our Mission
The Mission of JRC is to enrich lives through Educating children, Engaging seniors and Strengthening community.
Our VisionTo inspire and empower children, seniors and families to achieve their fullest potential every day.
Our Values- We lead
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