JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: The Early Head Start Teacher (ET) is responsible for the daily programming for children enrolled at Child Development Center of St. Joseph in the Early Head Start program. The role includes providing developmentally appropriate practices and high quality early care and education. The ET ensures that the needs of children and their families are understood and communicated as the primary CDCSJ liaison. The ET will have strong knowledge of working with children from birth to age three in order to adapt curriculum and expectations as they loop with the children served. The ET implements the early childhood program within local, state and federal guidelines, rules, regulations and laws, Wisconsin licensing, Federal Early Head Start Standards, and NAEYC accreditation standards. Position Reports to: Program Supervisor Equipment Used: Office equipment: personal computers, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier Physical and Mental Requirements: Must have ability to sit (25%), walk/stand (75%), routinely throughout the shift. Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 lbs. Must have functional senses/manual dexterity to carry out the job; communicate effectively; and use of office equipment. Must have the ability to deal effectively with the stress of managing emergency/critical situations and multiple tasks. Environmental Conditions: Performs duties with exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care children, and occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of the children and seasonal exposure to high humidity, heat and cold due to the internal and external environment. Quality Assurance Ensures consistent compliance and meets all NAEYC and licensing regulations Adhers to federal deadlines for the completion of paperwork. Teaching practices that are planned and executed reflect developmentally appropriate curriculum for children Classroom environment is in compliance with licensing and NAEYC standards: cleaned; well-organized; maintained and refreshed with appropriate learning centers, displays and bulletin boards Educational materials and toys are cleaned, sanitized, in good repair, stored and organized to optimize child safety and use Maintains and refreshes well designed, child-focused bulletin boards that reflect children\'s work and interests Develops and implements lesson plans in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, CDCSJ philosophy and policies Enforces policies and procedures that ensure our compliance with the WI Department of Children and Families licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards Maintains supervision of children assigned to him/her at all times--alert to signs of illness or stress; informs Education Director regarding children who may... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/11DBFF2BDD00413C