Early Head Start Teacher - Georgetown, DE, United States - Children and Families First Delaware Inc

    Children and Families First Delaware Inc
    Children and Families First Delaware Inc Georgetown, DE, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    • The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age.
    • The Early Head Start Teacher will work collaboratively with a co-teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 6-8 children.
    • The Early Head Start Teacher, along with families and colleagues, works to achieve meaningful progress of each child along his/her own unique developmental path and toward school readiness goals.
    • Implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served.
    • Responsible for collaborating with a partner Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans.
    • Provide children with a consistent classroom routine that is responsive to individual infants and toddlers' needs.
    • Creates a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive and development of social and emotional competencies.
    • Implements a daily lesson plans, and child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
    • Implement Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities.
    • Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum.
    • Support the social and emotional development of children.
    • Full-time with benefits.

    Benefits Include:

    • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay
    • Life Insurance
    • EAP Service
    • Tuition Assistance
    • 401k) Plan

    Education and Experience Required

    • High School Diploma or GED, Infant/Toddler CDA with at least 120 training hours in Infant/Toddler content plus at least 480 hours of experience working with infant and toddlers.
    • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with experience preferred.
    • Bilingual (desirable).
    • Understanding of the infant-toddler development as well as age-appropriate expectations for pro-social behaviors.
    • Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
    • Must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
    • Physical exam, TB and Drug Screening and criminal background, required.
    • Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency's service population.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
    • Must have valid driver's license which meets the requirements of the agency's insurance carrier.
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