Development Centers in Detroit seeking head start teacher
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Job Title
Head Start Teacher
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Company Name
Development Centers
Location
Detroit, MI
Job Type
Full Time
Job Summary
This position plans and implements a program of educational activities for preschool children that encourages growth and development in a variety of areas. The person fulfilling this job promotes a cooperative, constructive relationship with families to ensure the child's growth/development meets full potential. The teacher provides professional guidance to the Assistant Teacher. This position works under the direction of the Site Leader/Early Education Specialist.
Responsibilities and Duties
Obtain HighScope teacher certification within one year of hire and maintain quality of Head Start curriculum
Responsible for ensuring that daily activities and interactions reflect the mission and goals of the program
Assist individual children in need of special attention, including provide and model additional individualized support as needed
Assist with physical safety and emotional security of the children
Plan and implement a program of educational activities for pre-school age children, including writing a daily lesson plan that specifies a daily schedule toward the achievement of specific curriculum goals as written in education component plan
Work together with the teacher assistant as a team, in assisting with planning and implementing daily programming for pre-school children utilizing the HighScope curriculum and COR (Child Observation Record)
Create a clean, safe environment that is conducive to learning, promoting social relationships
Observe the accomplishments of the children on a regular basis, through the use of daily written anecdotal notes, and reports progress to parents/guardians
Plan and document Child Outcome activities, support strategies, and interactions according to COR data and gains each quarter
Plan, implement, and update ongoing individual learning plans for each child in the classroom
Plan and conduct two conferences and two home visits per child per year
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a bachelor's in a related field with experience teaching preschool age children
Previous professional experience working with preschoolers