Job Information
Matrix Human Services Early Head Start Teacher in Detroit, Michigan
* $2,000 Sign-On BONUS for New Hires Starting October 18, 2023 - October 31, 2024*
Salary Description
$23.70 - $27.45/Hourly
Multiple locations throughout Detroit
Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX
- Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas
- 20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year
- The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit
- The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit
- After school youth services and academic enrichment
- Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs
- Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance
- Healthy Senior Living Program
*RECOGNITION FOR DEI. *Received Diversity Champion Award from Corp! in 2021. CEO, Brad Coulter honored by Crain's as one of 2021's most Notable Executives in DEI.
FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform.
*WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. *Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays.
*BENEFITS OPTIONS. *Medical/Rx. Nonstop Visa Card. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account.
CORE VALUES:
- Positive Attitude
- Always Learning
- Results Through Accountability
- Building Relationships
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 nee
