LEAD HEAD START/EHS TEACHER (LIMITED/DURATION): Civil Service Office of Hillsborough

Performs supervisory duties planning and implementing educational activities for pre-school aged children or infants/toddlers in the Head Start/Early Heart Start Program that comply with federal performance standards.

Employees in this class perform supervisory and administrative duties of more than average difficulty requiring reasonable initiative and independent judgment under general supervision.

• Coordinates and oversees the daily activities of a Head Start/Early Head Start Center to ensure that center complies with federal performance standards and local licensing/health/fire inspection requirements.

• Supervises the work of subordinate staff, by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling, and evaluating performance to ensure work activities are properly carried out.

• Plans, develops and implements daily lesson plans that provide for educational and enrichment activities for pre-school age children or infants and toddlers that meet federal performance standards.

• Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote an effective learning environment.

• Screens and assesses children to determine developmental/educational needs and develops and implements individual education plans that comply with federal performance standards.

• Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom and restroom activities, and playground activities to ensure a safe environment for young children.

• Monitors food service and supplies for adequate inventory.

• Documents children's progress or lack of and completes all required manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance with federal requirements.

• Initiates referrals on children to the Head Start Sr. Case Manager by submission of a variety of formal documents.

• Plans classroom activities for parent and community volunteers.

• Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.

• Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, telephone and home visits to apprise them of child's progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, individual education plan changes, and other relevant information.

• Conducts health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice and other health conditions, and reports to appropriate Social Services Specialist.

• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to designated state agency.

• Plans, coordinates and oversees field trips for assigned children.

• Orders supplies and equipment to be used by special needs children in the classroom.

• Serves as a bus monitor in the transportation of children and engages children in song and other developmentally appropriate activities during ride.

• Assists in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt.

• Inspects classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

• Reviews and forwards accident and incident reports.

• Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and family with other Head Start/Early Head Start staff.

• Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Coordinates and oversees the daily activities of a Head Start/Early Head Start Center to ensure that center complies with federal performance standards and local licensing/health/fire inspection requirements.
• Supervises the work of subordinate staff, by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling, and evaluating performance to ensure work activities are properly carried out.
• Plans, develops and implements daily lesson plans that provide for educational and enrichment activities for pre-school age children or infants and toddlers that meet federal performance standards.
• Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote an effective learning environment.
• Screens and assesses children to determine developmental/educational needs and develops and implements individual education plans that comply with federal performance standards.
• Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom and restroom activities, and playground activities to ensure a safe environment for young children.
• Monitors food service and supplies for adequate inventory.
• Documents children's progress or lack of and completes all required manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance with federal requirements.
• Initiates referrals on children to the Head Start Sr. Case Manager by submission of a variety of formal documents.
• Plans classroom activities for parent and community volunteers.
• Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
• Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, telephone and home visits to apprise them of child's progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, individual education plan changes, and other relevant information.
• Conducts health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice and other health conditions, and reports to appropriate Social Services Specialist.
• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to designated state agency.
• Plans, coordinates and oversees field trips for assigned children.
• Orders supplies and equipment to be used by special needs children in the classroom.
• Serves as a bus monitor in the transportation of children and engages children in song and other developmentally appropriate activities during ride.
• Assists in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt.
• Inspects classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Reviews and forwards accident and incident reports.
• Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and family with other Head Start/Early Head Start staff.
• Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

A Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited four year degree granting college or university in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education; and

A Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Pre-Schoolers or Infant/Toddlers Course; and

Proof of successful completion of the following courses: 6 hours Child Growth and Development; 6 hours Behavioral Observation & Screening; 8 hours Health, Safety & Nutrition; 4 hours Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; and 6 hours Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations; or

A 30 hour Introductory Child Care Training Course; and

Two years experience teaching Head Start, Early Head Start, pre-school or kindergarten age children.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.