Massachusetts Education Jobs

Head Start Lead Infant Toddler Teacher Room D (\$5,000 Bonus), (37.50hr/wk, \$26.61-\$31.6/ hr), Amherst, MA / Head Start & Early Learning Programs Job Type - Full-time Position: Lead Teacher Hours: As Assigned Location: As Assigned Status: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Education Site Supervisor Supervise: Teacher and Teacher Assistant/Bus Monitor Position Summary: Responsible for overall classroom operations in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children, and MA Department of Education Frameworks. Work with parents and community to implement individualized School Readiness goals. Ensure adequate bus monitor coverage for bus route. Essential Responsibilities: Demonstrate commitment to quality early care and education with sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse families with lower incomes. Complete and maintain EEC Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) and Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Produce documentation of physical exam, MMR\'s and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years. Obtain and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according to EEC regulations. Practice and maintain current knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery, and NAEYC criterion. Demonstrate basic computer skills, including competent use of program\'s data system. Ensure the appropriate supervision of children, including implementation of protocols for the care of young children both in the classroom and on the bus. Ensure healthy and safe environments for young children. Provide support and guidance for teaching staff through ongoing supervision and monthly observation, including volunteers and interns, as assigned. Ensure completion of weekly curriculum, child anecdotal records, child assessments, home visits and family conferences. Engage with families in creating school readiness goals for children. Work with program and community specialists to implement goals through program\'s case management system. Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections. Cover for other classrooms as needed. Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct. Attend all appropriate program workshops and meetings, including site Family Meetings. Adhere to agency confidentiality polices. Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members. Requirements Essential Qualifications: Minimum Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and actively enrolled in Baccalaureate program with one year experience in appropriate early childhood setting. Department of Early Education & Care Lead Teacher certified (for appropriate age group of assigned classroom). REQUIREMENT FOR VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS The Office of Head Start uses the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as part of its monitoring processes, via recording or through on-site visits. In preparation, self-assessments of HS & ELP classrooms involve live, virtual or recorded observations of teachers working with children.