PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to use computers, software and other current technology.
- Effective written and oral communication skills with children, families and other program staff.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Maintain professional atmosphere and demeanor in the classroom, acting at all times as a representative of Early Head Start and the ISD.
- Complete reports and other record keeping activities accurately and timely as prescribed by the program.
- Attend and engage in continuous professional development and coaching.
- Implement high quality developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by the Head Start Program Performance Standards. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/policy/45-cfe-chap-xii{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
- Knowledge of the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Infant and Toddler Program. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/ECSQITapproved4223417.pdf{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
- Follow the State of Michigan's licensing rules and requirements for child care centers or the Head Start Program Performance Standards, whichever rule is more stringent.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team, including co-teaching with the Lead Teacher and other staff to coordinate and plan curriculum and activities.
- Actively supervise and monitor safety of children during all parts of the day.
- Engage in activities with children at their physical level.
- Create an overall supportive, nurturing, strength based, inclusive environment.
- Maintain student and program confidentiality.
- Implement High Scope and Conscious Discipline to fidelity.
- Engage families in their child's education through events, conferences, home visits, volunteer opportunities and community resources.
- Assisting the lead teacher in completing classroom requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD administrators.
