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Title: Teacher Early Head Start

Mission Statement:

ESP is committed to increasing the awareness of the impact of poverty and implementing strategies for reducing it. We identify and remove barriers to achieve family stability and promote interdependency. Turning hope into reality, ESP motivates residents toward a desirable future and encourages them to become a healthy contributor to the life of our community.

Job Summary:

This position is a direct hire for our partner - Enrichment Services Program.

Responsible for the establishment, maintenance, and management of classroom activities and providing those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Enrichment Services Program provides quality and comprehensive early childhood services, including Early Head Start, from birth to Pre-Kindergarten, and their families. Our partner is currently seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join their team as an Early Head Start Teacher.

**This position follows the district school calendar and is a 11 Month position (Aug-June).**

ESP Offers:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401K plan

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Program for Student Loans

• Paid Holidays and School Breaks

Job Description

Your responsibilities as an Early Head Start Teacher are as follows:

• Interaction between Staff and Children

• Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children and families of the Services Program.

• Understand and demonstrate knowledge of ages and stages of development. Understand the general areas of physical, social, cognitive and emotional development for this age group.

• Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.

• Staff respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities.

• Engage and communicate constructively with individual children during activities and routines.

• Take every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions.

Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.

• Supervise children at all times. Demonstrate awareness of the entire group while working with a small group or individuals.

• Know the number of children in your group and maintain ratios at all times.

• Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.

• Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e., accidents, medication, and allergies).

• Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on infant & toddler development

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on infant & toddler development

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.

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