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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Actively supervises and monitors children at all times to ensure their safety. Daily child attendance and frequent head counts. Implements a system to ensure accurate CACFP Meal Counts are taken at point of service. Promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Provides a quality learning environment. Provides an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom. Adapts curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their individualized education plans. Assesses individual and group needs, attending to special needs, specific interests, strengths, and concerns. Develops and utilizes integrated curriculum plans, which reflect child outcomes, parental and cultural influences. Develops weekly lesson plans and goals that promote individual and group experiences. Prepares classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; creates and changes learning environment as needed. Implements positive child guidance and behavior management strategies. Follows a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions. Implements effective Intentional Teaching Strategies. (CLASS) Encourages experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation and socialization. Asks open-ended questions and listens respectfully to the answers. Participates in developmental screenings and referral process within 45 days of child\'s enrollment. Documents baseline and ongoing assessment (3 times per year) of children in TS GOLD. Completes two (2) educational home visits and two (2) parent teacher conferences. Communicates regularly with parents regarding each child\'s progress. Works with appropriate agencies in developing specialized services for children as needed. Documents all significant classroom issues, parent contacts and home visits. Reports suspected child abuse and neglect. On-Going Cleaning and Sanitizing. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required Frequent virtual and in-person contact with staff for problem solving, information exchange, and coordination of efforts. Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and training skills. Ability to provide for a trans-disciplinary approach to presenting information and program evaluation. Strong organizational skills, the ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment. Good interpersonal skills. Organizational Skills Schedule and plan in order to complete duties of the job in a timely and efficient manner Complete record keeping following program requirements Monitor effectiveness of plans and schedules and adapt as needed Ability and desire to understand software applications and their possibilities/limitations Be flexible, well-organized, and able to manage different projects concurrently and often under pressure; able to set priorities and manage time effectively Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups Professionalism Work to establish and maintain a positive public image for Head Start Honor commitments to agencies, families, and staff Maintain personal appearance, body language, voice, and intonation to support a professional presence Maintain appropriate boundaries with others Conscientiously manage program resources Positively respond to change Communication Demonstrate the ability to establish positive relationships that generate a strong feeling of honesty, integrity, and reliability Demonstrate a positive attitude that is reflected in your behavior and treatment of others Ability to act in difficult situations versus react Listen to hear what the other person is saying and/or feeling without judgment Send verbal and nonve bal messages which are clear, complete, and respectful Written communication skills which are clear, legible, and suited to the level of the receiver Physical Requirements Sit for long periods of time with daily use of computer screen; Tasks involving repetitive arm and hand movements, such as heavy word processing/keyboarding, using various office tools to collate, punch, cut, or stamp paper and other repetitive or high-volume tasks such as filing projects, etc.; Regular filing. This includes the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary; Occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms; The ability to carry and lift up to 25lbs safely ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://jobapps.hrdirectapps.com/applicantform/D3873757271/0