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Brightpoint Early Head Start Teacher in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Are you looking for a rewarding work environment with great benefits, where you will impact the lives of others (as well as yourself)?
POSITION: Early Head Start Teacher
LOCATION: Brightpoint Head Start
HOURS: full-time school year positions available
SALARY RANGE: up to $22.18/hour
JOB DUTIES:
The Early Head Start teacher has the ultimate responsibility of providing day-to-day quality learning experiences for young children by applying methods that promote independence, curiosity, decision making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem solving in young children.
- Must work collaboratively with teaching team/Early Head Start Teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities
- Responsible for maintaining records on each child's progress and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards
- Responsible for engaging, coordinating and working closely with parents
- Responsible for individualization of the IFSP for children with disabilities
- Responsible to assure a safe, nurturing environment providing enriching experiences throughout the daily routine
- Responsible for ensuring accurate completion of required reports and classroom recordkeeping
- Complete monthly classroom newsletter
- Responsible for implementing Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, Licensing requirements, and program policies, procedures and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom
- Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times
- Implement Brightpoint Values at all times
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained (or have equivalent coursework) in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development or complete a professional development plan to complete this requirement.
- Three (3) years' work experience in the field of early childhood education preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must become certifies in CPR and First Aid within twelve (12) months of hire
- Must have a valid driver's license and have access to dependable transportation
- When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance