This position will provide quality assurance, technical assistance, mentoring and training to Early Head Start/Head Start staff in order to ensure developmentally appropriate, high quality programs.
Specific Job Duties:
- Assist in the room arrangement program classrooms.
- Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of classroom curriculum.
- Assist teaching staff in the development of lesson plans, ensuring there is a balance of quiet/active teacher directed, child initiated activities and individualization.
- Assist in program planning.
- Under the direction of the EHS/HS Program Coordinator, provide training and technical assistance to program staff.
- Oversee the maintenance of educational and classroom records to ensure that a quality program is maintained.
- Ensure that indoor and outdoor care environments are safe and healthy for children. Notify director of potential hazards so that appropriate corrective actions can be taken.
- Report problems verbally and in writing to EHS/HS Program Coordinator.
- Model acceptable developmentally appropriate practices and interactions for program staff, substitutes, and volunteers.
- Perform observations that will be used as part of the mentoring tool implemented in program classrooms.
- Perform classroom monitoring as assigned. Provide staff training in classroom management and monitoring procedures.
- Assist with Substitute Training to help train parents and volunteers on developmentally appropriate classroom practices.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of developmental screenings and assessments.
- Possess knowledge of early childhood development and provide technical assistance and training to enhance their development.
- Assist program staff in planning and implementing schedules and routines that provide for the individualized needs of all children.
- Obtain continued training through attendance at workshops, conferences and seminars as requested for program improvement and professional growth.
- Provide early childhood education training at EEC sponsored events as requested.
- Ensure all reports and documentation required for program compliance are accurate and on time.
- Must maintain a current First Aid and Infant/Child CPR.
- Must obtain 15 hours of training each year in developmental appropriate practices in areas of but not limited to: health and safety, mental health, nutrition, challenging behaviors, assessments, and technology.
- Must possess or obtain the 40 hrs. of Department of Children and Families training requirements within timeline established by Early Education and Care.
Experience:
A BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
Applicant must pass criminal background check and urinalysis drug screening.
A pre-employment physical and tb tine screening is required.
This is a 12 month position. Salary range is DOE.
Early Education and Care, Inc. offers an attractive benefits package (Health, Dental and Life insurance, PTO, Vacation pay, etc. )
Apply:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at Early Education and Care, Inc. 450 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401 or fax resume to: (850) 769-1066
EOE M/F/V/D Drug Free
We will continue to accept applications until position is filled.