Early Head Start Teacher

Job Title: Early Head Start Teacher Pay Range: $17.19-19.89 hourly depending on education Who We are: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive.

Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community.

It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow.

Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Position Summary: The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing children ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 3 years, with learning experiences that promote school readiness.

This includes creation and implementation of individualized lesson plans, development of meaningful relationships with children and families, and the design of safe, engaging environments.

Essential Functions: The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

Child Development, Assessment & Instruction Observe, document, and assess child progress.Analyze child assessment data to inform instruction.Develop and implement individualized lesson plans based on child assessment data, interests, and developmentally appropriate practices.Maintain clean, safe, and engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that foster children's growth, exploration, and well-being.

Family Engagement & Partnership Engage families in program services and activities that promote parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence.Conduct Family Conferences and Home Visits to strengthen family partnerships and support child development.Complete monthly reports and Family Newsletters accurately and within established timelines.

Compliance & Program Quality Ensure compliance with Bauer policies, State Licensing requirements, and Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Professional Development & Collaboration Participate in required meetings and professional learning opportunities, including: Twice-monthly staff meetingsMonthly Professional Development DaysQuarterly All-Agency meetingsAnnual Pre-Service training QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required.

The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, OR an associate, bachelor, or advanced degree in a non-related ECE field with training in infant-toddler developmentMust maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the insurance carrier at ...