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Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations and Early Childhood Standards of Conduct.
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Work cooperatively with Education and Early Childhood Development Coordinator and follow guidance provided.
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Work in close partnership with Assistant/Associate Classroom Coordinator in:
- the sharing of responsibilities,
- fostering the feeling of teaming,
- understanding the time commitments and responsibilities of both parties and creating a balance.
- recognizing both the strengths and challenges of your team partner and
- providing ways to take full advantage of the strengths and provide means to compensate for challenges.
Responsible for the implementation of Head Start Performance Standards throughout the program day.
Responsible for implementing the High/Scope Curriculum in the classroom, in conjunction with classroom staff, volunteers and Support Staff.
Provide a classroom atmosphere to promote the individual social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of children.
Work cooperatively with Assistant/Associate Classroom Coordinator to maintain a safe and secure classroom environment.
Coordinate classroom activities as they relate to Early Childhood Education and assigned children and families.
Responsible for collaborating with the parent/guardian in the ongoing development and implementation of each Child Service Plan and each Family Partnership Agreement.
Coordinate and consult with all service area coordinators.
Develop and implement, as a team, weekly lesson plans.
Work as a team with center staff and transporters, serving as a transportation aide when necessary.
Maintain child and family records and information in a safe and confidential manner and prepare records for transition with parental consent.
Organize and maintain an inviting and safe classroom for children and adults that promotes learning through Head Start Performance Standards, State of Michigan Licensing and the High/Scope Curriculum
Provide reports and documentation of:
- lesson plans
- anecdotal records and progress on Child Outcome Record data entry and reports.
- travel and expenses
- supplies, inventory and other program documentation & record keeping responsibilities as deemed necessary by administration.
Maintain supplies.
Responsible to encourage and insure that all adults in the classroom engage in appropriate adult/child and adult/adult interactions including, but not limited to: eating with and conversation during mealtimes, actively engaging during worktime, and exiting and entering the bus and the classroom.
Responsible for coordinating all classroom activities, meal service and clean-up.
Participate in all staff meetings and ongoing training to further develop necessary skills and knowledge.
Participate in a professional evaluation process
Train and work as a team with parent & community volunteers and ancillary staff.
Assist in the recruitment of children, attend parent center meetings, participate in home visits & parent teacher conferences.
May be required to serve as Temporary or Substitute Center Director of Licensed Early Childhood Center if meet position qualifications.
Must have regular and reliable attendance.
