Early Head Start Teacher

Summary:
EHS Teacher provides a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers while in the learning 
environment. EHS Teacher actively promotes school readiness goals and set appropriate goals for infants and toddlers to 
address the five essential domains (social-emotional, cognitive development & general knowledge, language & literacy, 
physical development & health and approaches to learning). 
Develop individual goals, provide ongoing assessment on the developmental progress, and facilitate transition into Head Start 
and/or other pre-school settings. EHS Teacher support parents in their roles as the primary caregivers and educators. 
encourage parent family community engagement involvement in all aspect of the program encourage their involvement in all 
aspect of the program. 

 

1. Work collaboratively with co-teacher related to classroom responsibilities. 
2. Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural curriculum for children.
3. Works cooperatively with support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children 
with disabilities.
4. Performs duties in accordance with School Readiness goals and requirements.
5. Participates daily in team planning of curriculum with co- teacher, using and encouraging appropriate input from 
parents
6. Supervises children at all times and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
7. Implements federal, state, and local health and safety policies/procedures and NC Day Care regulations.
8. Ensure the learning environment supports the development of all children’s social and emotional development, 
cognitive, language and physical skills (making use of translators when necessary).
9. Assist in setting up the learning environment indoor and outdoor.
10. Teachers will interact directly with the children in all areas such as; the floor and playground area.
11. Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individuals
12. Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans and designated assessment system (Teaching Strategies Gold), 
which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, 
emotional, physical and cognitive development of the children enrolled.
13. Responsible for planning and implementing a curriculum that recognizes the need for individual activities, small and 
large groups.
14. Directs classroom activities and maintaining discipline in an appropriate manner.
15. Encourages all children to participate fully in all activities at all levels of interest and ability.
16. Supports the development of relationships between children and their families.

17. Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed
18. Follow a consistent scheduled that meets individual needs, including small and larger group experiences, 
choice time, music/movement, small/large motor activities, meals, and effective transitions between 
activities.
19. Meets regularly with appropriate staff members to exchange information pertinent to the identification of 
services to meet the needs of each child.
20. Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations 
in each developmental area, examples of child’s work, and developmental assessment completed 
according to the education timeline.
21. Works with the other classroom teacher and collaborates to apply skills and abilities in planning and 
carrying out classroom activities
22. Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, 
materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored
23. Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
24. Assists in conducting the daily health and environment check list
25. Assists in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) and/or refer children for suspected 
developmental delays: develop lesson plan goals that support children’s IEP or IFSP.
26. Completes and submits required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, 
portfolio forms, assessment, time sheets, meal reports etc.
27. Actively assists in transition activities
28. Distributes newsletters, flyers, and other information to families as instructed by the supervisor
29. Assures that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
30. Adheres to protocols and procedures for active supervision.
31. Must adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.
32. Other duties as required

 

Parent and Community Engagement:
1. Conducts home visits and parent/teacher conferences as required by Head Start Performance Standards. 
2. Participates in workshops, meetings, community events, etc. (e.g. partner meetings, conferences, etc.) for the 
purpose of receiving and/or presenting information.
3. Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed

 

Compliance and Reporting:
1. Responsible for maintaining compliance by adhering to Agency Policy and Procedures, Administration for Children 
and Families, Performance Standards, North Carolina Day Care rules and regulations.
2. Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start performance 
standards. 
3. Responsible for maintaining training hours as directed by the Division of Child Development and Day Care Licensing 
requirements through Agency pre-service and in service, and workshops, conferences, etc.

 

Professional Responsibilities:
1. Assist in maintaining staff/child ratio at all times.
2. Responsible for reporting potential abuse and neglect according to the Head Start/Early Start Policies and 
Procedures.
3. Responsible for adhering to professional development plan including renewal of annual credentials (*which are 
required for continued employment in this position).
4. Must be able to periodically attend out of town conferences and training session
5. Maintain professionalism at all times through actions and behavior

6. Display a friendly and positive attitude towards job duties, parents, children, staff members and others (visitors, 
volunteers, community partners) and willingly perform job duties. 
7. Communicate effectively by using productive comments, pleasant expressions and welcoming gestures
8. Must be a team player

 

Position Qualifications:
Required

Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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.
Physical Activity

Family Services, Inc. values flexibility and the willingness to take on new challenges. As opportunities arise and 
work responsibilities change; your job description will be adjusted to meet the organization’s needs.

Job Responsibilities
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the 
essential responsibilities of the job and should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements of the 
position. Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job duties and responsibilities at any time with or without notice, 
based on the needs of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Family Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, 
religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or 
disability.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities 
either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. Family Services, Inc. shall determine reasonable accommodation on a 
case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.