Job Posting
Early Head Start Teacher
Reports to: Center supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
Provides and coordinates daily early childhood development services and provides a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers in accordance with Head Start performance standards, federal & tribal standards, regulations, and laws.
This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks that may be found or assigned to this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by the successful execution of the following:
a) Provides safe, high-quality, and age-appropriate educational experiences for all children on a daily basis, including supervision and monitoring of children at all times; following a consistent schedule; planning for integration of motor, language, social/emotional, cognitive, and health and safety activities using one-to-one and small group experiences; and maintaining the environment and learning centers to facilitate those experiences.
b) Provides for the basic needs of infants and toddlers, including diapering, feeding, toileting, and physical and emotional nurturing.
c) Demonstrates understanding of infant-toddler development and applying this knowledge in practice.
d) Participates in ongoing training and development for working with infants, toddlers, and their families.
e) Screens and documents children as required.
f) Follows and participates in developing meaningful lesson plans and curricula that meet individual and program needs and incorporate parental and cultural practices.
g) Meets the needs of a diverse group of children, including at-risk, special needs, and cultural backgrounds, by responding to individual child assessments, the Teacher/Parent Plan, Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP), and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
h) Participates in and serves as a resource and advocate for families in the IFSP/IEP process.
i) Prepares supply requests and lesson plans.
j) Collaborates with Nutrition/Health, Mental Health/Disabilities Coordinators to provide comprehensive services to children and families.
k) Schedules home visits and parent/teacher conferences as required and as needed to inform parents and plan for their child’s progress or developmental needs.
l) Attends, plans for, and participates in monthly teacher meetings.
m) Builds a collaborative partnership with parents by providing an attitude of acceptance that supports and respects each parent’s gender, family culture, language, ethnicity, and child-rearing practices.
n) Maintain accurate child files, including weekly reports, written documentation, child screenings/assessments, and other related information.
o) Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Head Start policies and procedures.
p) Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
q) Submits lesson plans, monthly reports, and other documentation to the supervisor as scheduled.
r) Become thoroughly familiar with personnel policies and procedures and adhere to them
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
a) Applicant must possess, at a minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with an Infant/Toddler endorsement. Or an Associate’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework.
b) One year of experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred.
c) Must complete 20 hours of professional development per year.
d) Attends all required training and workshops.
e) Teaching personnel must obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate prior to or within 12 months of employment.
f) Teaching personnel must complete an approved entry-level training, such as Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent, listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website prior to or within 90 calendar days of employment.
g) Personnel must obtain formal professional development in safe sleep practices before caring for infants.
h) CPR and First Aid Certified, or must be willing to obtain certification within the initial probationary period.
i) Must obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s Card.
j) Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license with the ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance
k) Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 90 days of employment
l) Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment (Admin. Teaching staff is excluded, due to no bus routes).
m) Must be able to pass a physical examination and TB screening.
n) Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation's required background check.
o) Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug-Free Workplace policies.
p) Must have fingerprinting completed before employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
a) Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood development and care.
b) Knowledge of the different stages of child development.
c) Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to child care.
d) Knowledge of proper and safe food handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
e) Knowledge of food preparation methods and techniques.
f) Skill in nurturing, motivating, teaching, and guiding children.
g) Skill in displaying mature, patient, and understanding behavior.
h) Ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for children in a classroom setting.
i) Ability to work independently and effectively manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
j) Ability to understand and learn regulations, handbooks, and policies pursuant to Head Start Performance Standards and to meet compliance with all program, tribal, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
k) Ability to use excellent communication skills and excellent listening skills.
l) Ability to respond to and remain calm in an emergency or crisis.
m) Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and co-workers at all levels.
n) Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
o) Ability to collect and analyze information and develop statistical analysis and reports or data.
p) Ability to perform and analyze child development assessments.
q) Ability to respect the dignity of each family, culture, customs, and beliefs.
r) Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice, and desire to help when dealing with people.
s) Ability to use effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and provide reports as needed.
t) Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with staff, parents, and community members.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
a) Work is performed in a child development center and classroom environment with a high noise level.
b) Exposure to bodily fluids, urine, or feces of babies or infants.
c) Exposure to unpleasant odors and infectious diseases.
d) Exposure to household chemicals and cleaning supplies may occur.
e) Evening and weekend work may be required
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 08/22/2025 |
