Harris County Department Of Education - Houston, TX
posted about 2 months ago
The Head Start Teacher position is designed to provide children aged 3 to 5 years with appropriate learning activities and experiences that foster their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher will ensure compliance with all department policies, division procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Child-Care Licensing Minimum Standards, and other local, state, and federal regulations. This role requires a strong commitment to the educational and developmental needs of young children, as well as the ability to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. In this position, the teacher will be responsible for role modeling a sound knowledge of the program's mission, goals, philosophy, and child growth and development practices. The teacher will screen assigned children within the first 45 days of enrollment and create an instructional environment that is engaging, positive, and interactive. Developing and implementing lesson plans and individualized goals based on the curriculum is a key responsibility, along with conducting ongoing assessments to support individual instruction, monitor progress, and share information with parents. The teacher will maintain adequate supervision to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the children, conduct semi-annual home visits, and hold parent-teacher conferences to discuss each child's individual progress. Collaboration with parents, colleagues, and community partners is essential to support HCDE Head Start's school readiness goals for children, families, and the community. Additionally, the teacher will ensure that children's files are complete and accurate while maintaining confidentiality of information. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to fulfill the role effectively.