Early Head Start Teacher

_*\*\*To apply please go to https://www.
isletapueblo.
com/careers/*_ *JOB PURPOSE:* Provides and coordinates daily early childhood development services and provides a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers in accordance with Head Start performance standards, federal & tribal standards, regulations, and laws.
_This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found or assigned to this position.
_ *JOB DUTIES:* * Provides safe, high quality and age appropriate educational experiences for children on a daily basis to include: supervision and monitoring of children at all times; following a consistent schedule; planning for integration of motor, language, social/emotional, cognitive and health and safety activities using one-to-one and small group experiences and maintaining the environment and learning centers to facilitate those experiences.
* Provides for the basic needs of infants/toddlers to include: diapering; feeding, toileting, and physical and emotional nurturing.
* Follows and participates in development of lesson plans and curriculum and incorporates parental and cultural practices.
* Meets the needs of a diverse group of children to include: at-risk, special needs and cultural background by responding to individual child assessments, the Teacher/Parent Plan and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
* Participates in and serves as a resource and advocate for families in the IFSP/IEP process.
* Prepares supply requests and lesson plans.
* Collaborates with Early Head Start Nutrition, Health, Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinators to provide comprehensive services to children and families.
* Schedules home visits and parent teacher conferences to inform parents and plan for their child’s progress or developmental needs.
* Attends, plans for and participates in weekly teacher meetings and monthly classroom meetings.
* Builds a collaborative partnership with parents by providing an attitude of acceptance that supports and respects each parent’s gender, family culture, language, ethnicity and child rearing practices.
* Partners with parents to plan, implement, and evaluate their Family Partnership Agreement and update throughout the program year.
* Maintain accurate child files to include: daily reports, written documentation, anecdotal observations, child screenings/assessments and other related information.
* Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Early Head Start policies and procedures.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by: conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: *N/A *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:* * Child Development Associate Certification or one year state certification in child development.
* One year experience working with infants and toddlers in a classroom setting or Early Head Start or similar environment.
* Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in Early Education or related field.
Or * Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field with credit in ECME.
* Two year’s experience working in a classroom, Head Start or similar environment.
* Tiwa speaking preferred.
* CPR and First Aid Certified.
* Must obtain and maintain Food Handler’s Card.
* Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license with ability to meet Pueblo of Isleta liability insurance, requirements, and maintain eligibility for insurance.
* Must be able to pass a physical examination and TB screening.
* Must pass background check for position.
* Must be able to comply with the Pueblo of Isleta Drug Free Workplace policies.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
57 - $26.
09 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Head Start: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person