Job Description

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Head Start Teacher to join our team of talented professionals.

Ensure that daily activities and interactions reflect the mission and goals of the program. Plan and implement appropriate early childhood activities for children based on the principles of the Infant-Toddler HighScope curriculum. Provide and maintain a clean, nurturing and safe environment that supports and encourages the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Adhere to and maintain compliance with all The Guidance Center, Office of Head Start Performance Standards and any other local, state and/or agency policies and procedures. Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity and respect to the diverse backgrounds, needs and experiences of children, families, community volunteers and TGC employees.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

1. Implement lesson plans that support the classroom daily schedule, the HighScope Infant-Toddler curriculum and the achievement of individual children goals.
2. Provide a classroom environment and that are reflective of the cultures and ethnic backgrounds of the infants and toddlers enrolled, including incorporating methods to accommodate and support infants and toddlers with special needs.
3. Implement classroom activities that encourage cognitive, social emotional and physical development.
4. Maintain the overall routine consistently as possible, while being flexible to accommodate individual children's natural rhythms and temperaments.
5. Work together with the EHS Teacher-BS/BA in utilizing the HighScope Infant-Toddler curriculum to plan and implement daily activities.
6. Promote social-emotional growth by utilizing the HighScope Infant-Toddler Curriculum strategies.
7. Work as a team and collaborate with staff, families and community members.
8. Maintain the confidentiality of all information and discussions of children, parents, community volunteers and staff.
9. Identify and report and report suspected child abuse and neglect.
10. Assist with the recordkeeping process including, meal attendance sheets, home visits, parent teacher conferences, developmental screenings and classroom health and safety checklists according to required timelines.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of a bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field. Previous experience working with infants and toddlers in a classroom setting. Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and the ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum practices. Must have 3 semester hours of Infant Toddler Development and Care practices within 6 months of hire.

The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, a team-oriented work environment and much more! If you are interested in becoming part of our world-class team, please submit your resume on-line by clicking the “apply” button on the bottom of the screen.

The Guidance Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.