Head Start Teacher
Company: Western Arizona Council of Governments
Location: Bullhead City
Posted on: January 11, 2021
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Job Description:
THE WACOG DIFFERENCEWestern Arizona Council of Governments
(WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce.
We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment
where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce
is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach
their full potential. WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave,
La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness
for all children and families. As a leader in quality early
childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of
developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENTUnder
general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally
appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the
social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical
growth of pre-school children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESReasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and
welfare of the children through active supervision; abide by the
Program Standards of Conduct.2) Plan and facilitate comprehensive
and culturally sensitive early childhood experiences using the
Creative Curriculum and State standards; implement developmentally
appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of the
children.3) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive
behavior management skills while working with preschool age
children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and
enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management
techniques and constant (""Active"") supervision during all
activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and
child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing.4) Evaluate and
report student progress while working with the Family Development
Team and Program Specialists to ensure screenings and delivery of
services to children and families.5) Apply Coaches' reflections to
enhance and improve the overall teaching experience.6) Understand
and adhere to all WACOG and applicable external regulations,
policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start
Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all
Mandated Reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse
and/or neglect.7) Develop and maintain respectful partnerships with
families, including communicating with parents professionally on a
daily basis, that support family well-being, strong relationships
between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and
development for both parents and children.8) Develop weekly lesson
plans that include individualized activities for each child in a
timely manner aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes
Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's
daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language
opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive,
social/emotional, and physical growth. Follow up on goals on a
monthly basis.9) Prepare and maintain accurate records including
ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and
development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family
and program information.10) Conduct developmental screenings and
ensure each child's ongoing assessment is linked to curriculum
goals. Use screening results to develop written referrals for
children with suspected disabilities.11) Attend parent/teacher
conferences; drive to family homes for home visits and screenings
on a regular basis.12) Attend IEP reviews and apply goals to meet
children's needs. Write needed IEP referrals in a timely manner.13)
Remain prepared and organized with necessary forms for meetings and
everyday classroom needs. Take responsibility for the completion
and accuracy of sections five and six of the family files.14)
Perform data entry into assigned electronic systems and paper files
to include MTS and ChildPlus.15) Actively participate to build and
maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that
includes Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and
lead other classroom staff.16) Clean and disinfect assigned areas
on a regular basis and as needed.17) Develop professionally by
taking educational training or workshops as required.18) Travel
within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed;
additional travel maybe required.19) Maintain regular and punctual
attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed.20)
Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a
positive and professional image of WACOG at all times.21) Other
duties as assigned or required of the position.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs)The individual who holds this
position must be able to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed
for satisfactory performance.
Keywords: Western Arizona Council of Governments, Bullhead City , Head Start Teacher, Education / Teaching , Bullhead City, Arizona
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