Early Head Start Teacher

BakerRipley - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Early Head Start Teacher position at BakerRipley involves serving as a teacher in a classroom dedicated to infants and toddlers, focusing on planning, implementing, and supervising all center-based activities. This role is crucial in supporting the developmental needs of children, particularly those with developmental delays. The teacher will work collaboratively with an integrated team to achieve the program's goals, ensuring that all activities are developmentally appropriate and cater to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of the children. In this role, the teacher is responsible for creating a safe, healthy, and well-managed environment that adapts to the changing needs of infants and toddlers. This includes developing and implementing individualized goals for each child, which are tailored to their specific needs and developmental stages. The teacher will also be required to screen, observe, and document student progress using the GOLD online assessment system, maintaining accurate records of child observations, lesson plans, attendance, and parent participation. Establishing consistent and supportive relationships with both the infants/toddlers and their families is a key aspect of this position. The teacher will encourage parental involvement in the Early Head Start Program, scheduling home visits and parent-teacher conferences as necessary. Collaboration with the Early Head Start Mentor Teacher is essential for effective planning and implementation of the curriculum. Overall, the role demands a nurturing approach to create a safe environment for infants and toddlers, adhering to all relevant regulations while performing additional duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for infants and toddlers.
• Create a safe, healthy, and well-managed environment for children.
• Develop and implement individualized goals for each child based on their needs.
• Screen, observe, and document student progress using the GOLD online assessment system.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, including child observations and lesson plans.
• Establish supportive relationships with infants/toddlers and their families.
• Encourage and facilitate parental involvement in the Early Head Start Program.
• Schedule home visits and parent-teacher conferences as needed.
• Collaborate with the Early Head Start Mentor Teacher in curriculum planning and implementation.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in an infant and toddler classroom setting.
• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) preferred.
• Associates degree or higher in Education preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for working with children.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Leadership abilities.