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Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
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Teacher
Head Start Center Manager
Full-Time
Non-Exempt
Head Start Early Child Development Center
(Bartow and Floyd Counties)
General Description
Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Teacher will be responsible for planning
and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities according to the
requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards, Georgia Bright from the Start:
Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Rules and Regulations and Tallatoona
CAP, Inc. and develop a team approach to classroom teaching in collaboration with the
Teacher Assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for classroom management and coordinating the daily activities of the
classroom with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant.
Uses the program curriculum to develop lesson plans for classroom and supportive
activities both indoors and outdoors to ensure individualization for child development,
with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant.
With the assistance of the Teacher Assistant, maintains a clean, safe and healthy
environment for the children, indoors and outdoors, in accordance with agency
guidelines.
Provide constant supervision of children at all times.
With the assistance of the Teacher Assistant, conducts on-going observations and
anecdotal record of children in his/her care. Uses records and screenings to develop daily
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and weekly lesson plans meeting the needs of the children and meeting weekly planned
objectives.
Conducts home visits and parent conferences, maintains proper records within agency
time frame.
Prepares information for Individual Education Programs (IEP) based on observations, in
collaboration with the Teacher Assistant. Attends IEP meetings as required.
Refers to the IEP(s) for individualization on lesson plans.
Attends required training and meetings as specified by the agency.
Participate in Open House and Parent Meetings as required by supervisor.
Promotes consistent child attendance in the classroom, with the assistance of the
Teacher Assistant.
Articulate in defining and explaining the eight domains of learning and how the
curriculum meets the domains.
Participates in recruitment activities (children and classroom volunteers) as
required by supervisor.
Diaper and bathe children (if necessary) in accordance with the appropriate
procedures.
Follows nutrition and health guidelines for the Family Style meals and hygiene
practices (tooth brushing, hand washing etc.).
Prepares monthly parent calendar, with the assistance of the Teacher Assistant.
Maintains confidential files in accordance with agency procedures.
Reports all needs related to service area delivery to the Center Manager and
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performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be effective in both verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to
plan and organize.
Must pass the Georgia Work Keys basic skills test at the certificate level (gold certificate
preferred)
Must be able to attend required meetings and trainings at various locations and be able to
work a flexible schedule.
Must possess leadership skills and have the ability to work with individuals inclusive of
all ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds.
Must have access to a vehicle, a valid drivers' license and maintain adequate liability
Insurance.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Individual with both oral and written English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education preferred or
Bachelor's/advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major (30 semester hours)
relating to Early Childhood education, with experience teaching pre-school children.
Bachelor's degree and has been admitted into the Teach for America program, passed an
early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, and has participated in a Teach for
America summer training institute that included teaching preschool children and is
currently receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach for
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America's staff.
Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Associates degree in a related field
and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education, with
experience teaching pre-school age children.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Tallatoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tallatoona does not and will not discriminate in
employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national
origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion
practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
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