NORTHAMPTON - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - Teacher Preschool Job Summary: In
cooperation with Lead Teacher, maintain overall classroom operations in
accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early
Education and Care Regulations, National Association for the Education
of Young Children, and MA Department of Education Frameworks. Work with
parents and community members to implement School Readiness goals
Essential Requirements and Responsibilities: Demonstrate commitment to
quality early care and education with sensitivity to the needs of
culturally diverse families with lower incomes. Complete and maintain
EEC Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) and Individual
Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Produce documentation of physical
exam, MMR's and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years.
Obtain and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification
according to EEC regulations. Maintain and practice current knowledge of
the Head Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service
Delivery, and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate. Ensure the appropriate
supervision of children, including implementation of protocols for the
care of young children. Ensure healthy and safe environments for young
children. Ensure completion of weekly curriculum, child anecdotal
records, child assessments, home visits and family conferences. Engage
with families in creating school readiness goals for children. Work with
program and community specialists to implement goals through program's
case management system. Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing
daily passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections. Cover for other
classrooms as needed. Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct. Attend all
appropriate program workshops and meetings, including site Family
Meetings. Adhere to agency confidentiality polices. Maintain good
in-house relationships with all other staff members. Requirements
Education, Experience and Qualifications: Must at minimum have an
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with
nine months of experience in ECE setting. Department of Early Education
& Care Teacher certified (for appropriate age group of assigned
classroom). Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands
and work environment described above are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The
employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a
keyboard and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to engage in activities that include
bending, floor activities, and lifting young children 2 months to 5
years of age. The noise level in the classroom is lively. The work
environment is primarily an indoor classroom environment, with daily
exposure to outdoor weather. The employee must have the ability to drive
a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed.