Jennifer Applegate

Background

About Jennifer Applegate

I am a Lead Headstart teacher employed through ABCAP. I work with ages 3-5 years old. Plan and provide learning opportunities to students which support growth in the areas of cognition, early literacy and language, social development, play skills, fine and gross motor development, fine arts, adaptive/self-care skills, health and nutrition. Implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress. Follow Head Start and school district policies for referring children for further diagnostic evaluation when necessary. Communicate with Head Start/Early Learning families on a regular basis via home visits, parent conferences, written materials and informal personal and telephone contacts. Promote and model good health and nutrition practices to children and families. Monitor the health and safety of students while at school. Use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior. Maintain written reports and records as required by the Head Start/Early Learning Program. Maintain a positive working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and community members that will promote effective communication and collaboration. Actively seek to involve parents and families in the educational process and development of their children. Maintain the confidentiality of students and families as set forth in Head Start policies. Provide appropriate work direction and oversee the daily responsibilities of the Head Start paraprofessional and classroom volunteers. Participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities. Maintain knowledge in the current trends and research in the field of early childhood education. Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials as provided in the classroom budget. Other duties as assigned.