Job Information
Matrix Human Services Head Start Teacher in Detroit, Michigan
Salary Description
$25.46 - $27.45/ Hourly
Multiple locations throughout Detroit
Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.
*RECOGNITION FOR DEI. *Received Diversity Champion Award from Corp! in 2021. CEO, Brad Coulter honored by Crain's as one of 2021's most Notable Executives in DEI.
FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform.
*WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. *Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays.
*BENEFITS OPTIONS. *Medical/Rx. Nonstop Visa Card. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account.
CORE VALUES:
- Positive Attitude
- Always Learning
- Results Through Accountability
- Building Relationships
JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for children and their parents. The Teacher develops and implements individual educational plans for children, which help them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their stage of development and to ensure they are school ready. The Teacher works collaboratively with the Assistant Teacher and volunteers, and at all times provides active supervision for all children.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and monitor children at all times and respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations as they occur
Establish a positive classroom climate
Guide the behavior of children in positive, effective ways
Follow a consistent schedule that includes small and large group experiences, work time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals and effective transitions between activities
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote further thinking skills
Use outdoor time as an extension of the classroom; assure the playground is safe
Release children only to individuals with appropriate signed consent
Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, numeric awareness, and language-including English as a second language if applicable
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children
Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices
Sanitize classroom equipment/toys regularly as required by policy
Complete daily health and safety classroom checklist
Support the role of the families as the first and primary teacher of their child
Conduct the required parent/teacher conferences and home visits for the purpose of assessment and support, and share information on classroom and educational strategies at school and at home
Adapt lesson plans to meet the individual goals for children as identified in their individual learning plan (ILP), individualized education plan (IEP) and Individualized family service plan (IFSP).
Monitor for and report child abuse
Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies
Ensure all