Job Information
Matrix Human Services Early Head Start Teacher in Detroit, Michigan
* $2,000 Sign-On BONUS for New Hires Starting October 18, 2023 - May 31, 2024*
Salary Description
$19.71 - $22.83/ hourly
Multiple locations throughout Detroit
Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.
Operating multiple programs in more than 35 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually and operates the largest Head Start program in Detroit serving more than 1,900 children.
CORE VALUES:
- Being of Service
- Building Relationships
- Always Learning
- Committed to Results
JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
The EHS Teacher provides a safe, nurturing learning environment for children and their parents. They plan for, assess, and meet the general and individual needs of children. The Teacher plans specific activities that reinforce the program philosophy, promote developmentally appropriate activities, and insure children are School Ready. The EHS Teacher also works with a co-teacher and volunteers in the classroom to build a team approach to educating children. At all times the EHS Teacher provides active supervision for all children.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment appropriate for infants/toddlers, and cleanliness of the facilities
Respond swiftly and appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or crisis situation
Implement active supervision health and safety practices that ensure children are kept safe at all times, as determined by program policy
Work in collaboration with families to develop individual goals for all children
Gear the program to the needs of individual children with concern for their developmental level, interests, special needs, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning
Provide for the physical needs of infants/toddlers, including diapering and feeding
Supervise, guide and facilitate learning for infants and toddlers
Ensure that all Early Head Start component areas are included in planning of daily lessons and classroom/outdoor environment: physical, cognitive, social/emotional development; health; safety; nutrition; and culture
Treat children and families with dignity and respect
Encourage and support family involvement in all aspects of the Early Head Start program
Help children develop social awareness appropriate for their age and developmental level
Follow a consistent schedule that meets the individual needs, including small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, small and large motor activities, skill development, meals and effective transitions between activities
Complete the daily sanitation log and classroom health and safety checklist
Conduct two parent conferences and two home visits to share information with families on all areas of their child's development
Ensure that all developmental screenings are completed within 45 days of enrollment
Use appropriate observation and ongoing assessment, and tracking to ensure positive child outcomes
Maintain ongoing anecdotal notes to monitor children's individual development
Input COR notes into data base system within timeline set by the program
Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information
Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely and accurate manner
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