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KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION, INC.JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: Teacher and Assistant TeacherDate Revised: 3-23-18DEPARTMENT: KI BOIS Head Start FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT JOB SUMMARY- Principle duties include: planning and delivery of a comprehensive Head Start program on a daily basis, evaluating the effectiveness of child development activities, ensuring the safety and physical well-being of the children, maintaining regular communication with parents, and contributing to the effective operation of the overall Head Start program. The Teacher is directly responsible for his/her classroom. The Assistant Teacher is to work cooperatively to fulfill all program functions. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Implementing the KI BOIS Policies and Procedures and adapting them to serve the needs of the class, incorporating all components of the Federal Performance Standards and DHS Licensing Standards.Recruiting and enrolling eligible children, including a minimum of 10% with a disabling condition, making every effort to ensure full enrollment and 85% Average Daily Attendance at all times. Developing and coordinating the Daily Schedule and Weekly Lesson Plan. Planning, coordinating and implementing classroom activities, including all required screenings and assessments, following Head Start Performance Standards and KI BOIS Policies and Procedures with emphasis on individual child's needs. Providing information to Family Service Worker, as requested, concerning the development of the Family Partnership Agreement. Assisting Head Start families in completing Sooner Care applications. Making a minimum of two Educational Home Visits to children's homes, and a minimum of two Parent Conferences for each child to discuss the child's progress, health and developmental screening reports, to inquire about family needs and make referrals to needed services. Maintaining accurate records and submitting reports to the Central Office as required. Recruiting, coordinating and supervising volunteer services. Attending Parent Committee and Parent Training according to KI BOIS Policies and Procedures. Conducting the Community Assessment within the local area as instructed. Working as a partner with Family Service Worker and other agency staff for the delivery of health services, assuring that each child is screened and attends follow-up appointments. The Assistant Teacher must provide transportation to services, as necessary. Assisting Family Service Workers with making referrals of children and/or family members to various appropriate health and other services. Assisting with transitioning children into Head Start at enrollment and out of Head Start into other programs and schools.Interacting with children at their level. Able to stoop, crawl, kneel and bend in order to speak to children at the child's eye level, to play with children, to pick up toys and equipment to maintain a safe learning environment. Cleans and changes child's clothes who has accidentally soiled self or is disabled and cannot control bodily functions. Sweeps and mops floors, cleans all equipment, classrooms, bathrooms, cabinets and storage areas daily, providing a clean sanitary environment for children and staff. Prepares classroom daily and arranges room with attractive, inviting areas that promote opportunities for learning, provide optimal supervision and a safe environment to facilitate movement and participation in an orderly manner. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Certified Teachers in classrooms where KI BOIS is in collaborative agreement with the Public School must have the following: (A) A 4-year degree; (B) Have passed the Early Childhood State Certification Test; and (C) Have passed the Oklahoma General Education Test. Teachers must be at least 18 years of age, meet all DHS health and training requirements, and have (A) an associate degree in early childhood education;(B) an associate degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children; or(C) a baccalaureate degree and has been admitted into the Teach For America program, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, and is receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach For America's professional staff.At least 50% of Head Start teachers, nation-wide, must have a BA or advanced degree in early childhood education or a related degree with experience teaching pre-school age children. Early Head Start Teachers must have a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and have been trained in or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.Assistant Teachers in classrooms where we have collaborative agreements with the Public School must be 18 years of age, meet all DHS health and training requirements and have one of the following: (A) An Associate Degree; or (B) Completed 48 hours of college credit; or (C) Pass the ParaPro or OGET Test. Assistant Teachers must be 18 years of age, meet all DHS health and training requirements and have one of the following: (A) A high school diploma or GED and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in a child care setting. (B) A high school diploma or GED and 12 college credit hours in child development, early childhood education or a closely related subject; or (C) A high school diploma or GED and successful completion or a child care training program that meets the criteria approved by the Child Care Advisory Committee. All Head Start Assistant Teachers must have at least a CDA credential or Certificate of Mastery in Child Development or be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a CDA credential program or a Certificate of Mastery in Child Development that will be completed within two years. Training: A. Orientation must occur within one week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children. This should include a review of the following: Infection control. Injury prevention. Handling common childhood emergencies including choking. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); Shaken baby syndrome; The center’s policy and procedures and staff responsibility for implementation. Licensing requirements and Performance Standards. Employee’s assigned duties and responsibilities. Emergency procedures in the event of injury, severe weather or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes and location and the use of fire extinguishers. The definition, identification and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. The daily schedule. The methods used to inform staff of any special health, nutritional or developmental needs of children assigned to the caregiver. Confidentiality of information regarding staff, children and their families. Appropriate use of discipline. Transportation and car seat safety. Any other information stated on the Head Start Orientation form. Documentation, signed by the employee and supervisor, must be filed in each employee’s personnel file attesting to the orientation and review. B. All teaching staff must be certified in CPR and First Aid (as required by DHS Licensing requirements) within 12 months of employment. It is the responsibility of each staff member to keep this certification up-to-date. C. Teaching staff are encouraged to work towards an Associate or a Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education or any related field. D. Teaching staff must register with the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR), apply for the Professional Development Ladder (PDL) and complete the Entry-Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) that provides 20 hours of training, in accordance with DHS Licensing requirements and also complete at least 20 clock hours per year of formal training.REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL HEAD START STAFFSTANDARDS OF CONDUCTI agree to comply with the following Standards of Conduct: (i) To support children’s well-being and prevent and address challenging behavior; (ii) Do not maltreat or endanger the health or safety of children, including, at a minimum, that staff must not: (A) Use corporal punishment; (B) Use isolation to discipline a child; (C) Bind or tie a child to restrict movement or tape a child’s mouth; (D) Use or withhold food as a punishment or reward; (E) Use toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; (F) Use any form of emotional abuse, including public or private humiliation, rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, or corrupting a child; (G) Physically abuse a child; (H) Use any form of verbal abuse, including profane, sarcastic language, threats, or derogatory remarks about the child or child’s family; or, (I) Use physical activity or outdoor time as a punishment or reward; (iii) Respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and do not stereotype on any basis, including gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or family composition; (iv) To comply with program confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members in accordance with subpart C of part 1303 of this chapter and applicable federal, state, local, and tribal laws; and, (v) Ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised by staff, consultants, contractors, or volunteers while under their care. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT WILL BEGROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DISMISSALOther Essential Requirements:1. Must actively supervise children according to KI BOIS Active Supervision Procedure.2.Able to lift, carry and hold children or objects up to 50 pounds. Physically able to stoop, bend, kneel, etc. to perform duties of the job.3. Follow KI BOIS Head Start Dress Code.4. Practice good hygiene daily, using proper handwashing techniques and universal precautions, according to KI BOIS procedures.5.Possess a kind and caring attitude, dependable, energetic, communicative and non-judgmental.6. Sit with children at mealtimes, eating the same meals.7. Assist in recruitment of children for enrollment. 8. Work as a part of the KI BOIS team, and as an advocate for Head Start, accepting and implementing constructive criticism and recommendations for improvement.9. Report all safety issues, mistreatment of children or inappropriate actions of co-workers to immediate supervisor or other administrative staff.10. Willing to be transferred to another work site in order to meet the needs of the Agency.11. Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing Requirements, KI BOIS Personnel Policies and Procedures and Job Description, including attending training as required. ................
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