Job description

Job Title: Head Start Lead Pre-K Teacher

Department: Head Start

Reports To: Early Childhood Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

OSHA Category: Category 1

Summary: Plan, organize and implement instructional programs in the Head Start learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

· Plan, implement, and coordinate the daily instructional activities for Head Start children in the classroom or other designated areas.

· Assure individualized instruction is provided to children according to their developmental level.

· Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

· Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

· Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

· Maintain discipline in accordance with MountainHeart’s Behavior Guidance Policy.

· Keep all instructional materials, toys, and supplies in good repair.

· Conduct Family Needs Assessment on each family assigned, assess information gathered, develop Family Service Plan with the assistance of the Family and Community Partnership Specialist, make referrals as needed and maintain documentation of all contacts made.

· Maintain tracking information on all children and families assigned as to services needed, and problems of the children and families.

· Consult with Service Area Specialist regarding special needs, services needed, and problems of the children and families.

· Encourage and integrate parent participation into daily classroom activities and any other activity in which the children are involved (health screenings).

· Schedule and participate in parent/staff meetings to assess the children’s progress and problems and to plan center activities.

· Keep accurate staff attendance records, reporting absences to the central office on a daily basis.

· Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of center staff.

· Conduct the required number of home visits/parent conferences with parents or guardians of each child assigned during the school year.

· Maintain current, confidential files on each child enrolled.

· Keep all play, rest, instructional areas, restrooms and storage room clean and safe at all times.

· Maintain and submit all required records and reports including meal forms, if necessary to the central office by designated deadline.

· Perform substitute duties or recruit volunteers to substitute for absent staff.

· Adhere to established procedures necessary to assure a minimum Average Daily Attendance of 85% for program participants.

· Approve timesheets and leave request.

· Ability to communicate with families in a warm and caring manner.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.26 - $18.94 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glen Fork, WV 25845: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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