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We offer a state-licensed, full-day program for children ages birth-5 years old. We provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development through a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum. Our philosophy is child-centered, rather than adult-directed.\nCurriculums are realized through structuring the environment into interest areas and planning program activities to meet each child’s individual needs! As an educator, you will have the opportunity to pass on your love of early childhood education to eager young minds so that they can develop their social skills, enhance their fine and gross motor skills, engage in creative learning and pre-literacy skills. Under the supervision of the Center Director, teachers will work to maintain and implement appropriate activities for children aimed to enhance growth and development while maintaining Head Start Performance Standards, Keystone Stars Standards, NAEYC Standards, CACFP standards, and state licensing standards. Teachers will also maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and well-organized classroom.\nRequirements\nProvide Emotional Support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy.\nUse positive behavior intensive support strategies for behavior management: clear behavior expectations, be proactive and redirect misbehavior.\nProvide instructional support through concept development, fostering children’s analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.\nEnsure that classroom arrangement, materials, and displays are conducive to children’s learning and meets the Creative Curriculum standards, Iters/ ECERs/ NAEYC and CLASS requirements.\nUsing the Creative Curriculum, design developmentally appropriate lessons and select appropriate instructional materials to meet students learning needs and instructional outcomes. Ensures that lesson plans align with PA Learning Standards and Early Learning Outcomes Framework. (ELOF)\nProvide consistent classroom routines and facilitate all parts of the routine to support child learning and model expectations, procedures, and scaffolds appropriately.\nStrive to meet School Readiness Goals.\nMaintains Classroom Ratio at all times.\nDocument children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities. 1 observation per child weekly is the minimum.\nComplete quarterly Teaching Strategies Gold assessment checkpoints for each child.\nAnalyze Child assessment data to plan, monitor progress, and individualize. Also, align assessment with instructional goals and standards and use assessment results to monitor progress and adjust instruction in literacy, mathematics, and science.\nComplete ASQ’s developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within the 45 days.\nComplete Monthly Individualized plans to identify specific goals and strategies for each child in the class.\nIntegrate IFSP’s/ IEP’s or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs.\nEstablish positive and productive relationships with families, building rapport and trust, by keeping positive communication with families and responding to concerns with professional and cultural sensitivity.\nHold 2 home visits and 2 parent-teacher conferences each year per child.\nEngage family members to serve as classroom volunteers.\nCollaborate with Family Advocates to support families and extend learning into the home and meeting expectations for attendance.\nMaintain accurate, confidential, and up to date children files and portfolios.\nCompletes data entry on time to meet progress monitoring requirements.\nFollows proper diaper changing and handwashing procedures, commitment to potty training.\nProfessional Growth and Collaboration\nParticipate in ongoing reflective coaching and self-assessment.\nParticipate in the mandate and ongoing professional development identified by assessment, interest, and needs. Develops own professional development plan on PA Keys.\nCollaborate with other staff in the center.\nShare pertinent information with family services, disabilities/ mental health, or health/ nutrition staff to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences/ interdisciplinary conferences.\nCreate and maintain a safe, clean, healthy learning environment with full supervision of children at all times, per head start and childcare licensing requirements.\nConduct Daily health and safety monitoring indoor and outdoor. Follow health and hygiene practices.\nEnsure the CACFP point of service is being met and implement family-style meal services.\nDocument all activities: child and family information, assessment data, volunteer logs, checklists, etc.\nMaintain confidentiality of all information regarding children, families, and staff.\nAttend all staff meetings, training, workshops, and conferences in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC, Keystone Stars, and childcare licensing requirements.\nReport to work at a scheduled time and maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.\nResponsible for reporting potential child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment according to the Head Start/Early Start Policies and Procedures\nQualifications and Experience Requirements\nInfant/ Toddler CDA Credential (AA in Early Childhood Education Preferred)\nMinimum of 6 months of teaching experience in a comprehensive Early Head Start program. 1+ years’ experience preferred.\nAbility to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to converse, read and write Spanish and English (preferred).\nCommitment to dual language learning (English and Spanish).\nDemonstrated ability to implement the use of appropriate curricula and instructional materials to enhance teaching and learning.\nAwareness of Puerto Rican culture/community (preferred).\nAbility to analyze and use data to inform decision-making.\nIntermediate to advanced computer skills, internet, and e-mail.\nAbility to secure clearance for PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, FBI, and National Sex Offenders Clearance (required).\nPossess or ability to secure PA Driver’s License and insurance (preferred).\nAbility to secure health clearances every two years and TB once (required).\nHold certification for Infant/Child CPR and First Aid, or ability to complete the required training within one month of hire.\nPhysical Demands\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; 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