Jacqueline White

Maintained and support effective practices in ECE classrooms, provided on-going support and guidance to teaching staff; which include curricula implementation, lesson plans, individualization, child observations, and classroom management.
Provided on going mentoring and coaching utilizing Practice Based Coaching methodology for assessing needs, engaging in observations, providing reflection and feedback in order to set goals and develop action plans. This also included modeling, co-teaching, and providing resources and materials as needed.
Developed and maintained positive, supportive relationships with teaching staff for purpose of supporting staff growth.
Created and maintained schedules for on-site center visits and observations for the purpose of determining needs and compliance.
Provided training for teaching staff 1 on 1 and/or small group settings throughout the school year; including updates to any applicable federal, state, county standards, policies, and guidelines that promote program quality. Help to facilitate education-related agency trainings.
Provided follow up support to staff following any form of training for the purpose of increasing implementation of information and transfer of skill into practice.
Have knowledge in best practices in early childhood education theory, including child development, developmentally appropriate practices, Creative curriculum, MTS and on-going assessment information, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Outcomes Framework, Ohio Early Learning Standards, ODJFS license rules, and SUTQ standards.
Work with teaching staff to ensure compliance with Creative Curriculum guidance; integrity of the data input into My Teaching Strategies ; ODE & ODJFS licensure expectations; and classroom environment.
Attend professional development trainings and conferences for personal and professional growth annually.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure all center activities are in full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and State Licensing requirements.

Immediately report and work to remediate any situation where any activity or condition does not meet standards.
Ensure the program curriculum is fully implemented, that lesson plans are followed each day by staff, and that the individualized needs of each child are met.
Supervise, support, role model for, and evaluate classroom staff at center. Provide staff development opportunities through center meetings and trainings, as well as identifying additional training needs.
Provide ongoing orientation to new staff, particularly in Head Start Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and general philosophies of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
Promote parent involvement and active participation of community members in the Head Start/Early Head Start program, including maintaining documentation of regular parent directed meetings.

Monitor and maintain all child health records. Establish regular communication with parents when items are due or additional information that may be needed. Maintain up to date child and center records and submit timely reports as required relating to documentation of health requirements and records of conferences and home visits.
Maintain documentation of requests. Ensure that all classrooms have sufficient materials to provide an age appropriate learning environment to implement daily lessons plans.