Head Start Teacher

Company: Insight Global
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Insight Global is currently hiring for multiple Early Head Start Centers across Philadelphia. Day to day: Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for pre-school children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Head Start, DOE requirements and the licensing requirements of New Jersey. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum-based lesson plan for the classroom each week. Observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child. Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented. Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign-in/out sheet and prepare a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee. Plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month. Visit the home of each child at least two (2) times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two (2) parent/teacher conferences within the program year. Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program. Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. This may include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on-site training to center staff members as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators. Any other Head Start task as delegated by management. Time: 8:30am-3:00pm Age Group: 3-5 years old. Start Date: ASAP Must Haves: Must have an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent. Substitute certificate a plus Associates/BA in Early Childhood Education OR CDA (Child Development Associate) Must have car available on a daily basis. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $30,810 - $43,930 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

Keywords: Insight Global, Bel Air North , Head Start Teacher, Education / Teaching , Philadelphia, Maryland