TITLE OF POSITION: Early Head Start Teacher

A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES This position serves as one of two teachers in an Early Head Start classroom. The position is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising all classroom activities in collaboration with the of Early Head Start Teacher. This position works with A-typical developing children and children with disabilities. Since this position is a part of a larger system of services provided to children and families, Early Head Start Teachers also serves as a social service referral person and shares responsibility for parent engagement activities in the program. The position of Early Head Start Teacher works in tandem with the rest of the parts of the educational system as an integrated team to support the vision and mission. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION--ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The duties of the position are described in the major functional areas listed below. Additional duties may be assigned. *1. EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES--ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *A. Attends and participates in all required meetings, activities, and training that includes but is not limited to 15 hours of classroom-focused professional development and methods that comply with applicable State and local laws for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect. B. Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards, child care licensing regulations, and other applicable regulations and practices. C. Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans. D. Develop an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes). E. Schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required and on an as-needed basis and documents these events. F. Prepares and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment for children that is positive, developmentally appropriate, and experientially based. G. Works closely with parents and staff as appropriate for smooth transitions. H. Plans and provides developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that advance all areas of childrens development (social, emotional, cognitive, and physical) in a manner appropriate to age and stage of development. I. Works closely and cooperatively with family services workers to promote partnerships with families. J. Conducts developmental screening of infants and toddlers motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual, and emotional levels. K. Gathers and maintains individual and classroom data for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, and recordkeeping for successful individual and program planning. L. Understands, generates, and documents in-kind and other allowable costs applied toward the non-federal share requirement. M. Becomes thoroughly familiar with the KAF Employee Handbook, Operations Manual, KAF Policy and Procedures, and resources and adheres to them. N. Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Kids Are First, Inc., children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. O. Performs other duties as assigned.

2. EXAMPLES OF GENERAL JOB DUTIES--ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS A. Understands, generates, and documents in-kind and other allowable costs applied toward the non-federal share requirement. B. Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor. C. Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities. D. Responsible for understanding Head Start Performance Standards and local child care licensing regulations. E. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and inj ry, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. F. Positively promotes Head Start in the community. G. Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. H. Becomes thoroughly familiar with KAF, Inc. Employee Handbook: Human Resources Policies and Procedures, KAF, Inc. Head Start Operations Manual, and all other KAF, Inc. HS handbooks, manuals, and resources and adheres to them.