Job Purpose:
Responsible for team teaching with Lead Teacher and additional teachers within the Early Childhood Center (ECC); using the developmentally appropriate HighScope curriculum in accordance with the philosophy of the ECC and state licensing regulations.
Responsibility
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:· Ensure a daily well-planned environment with appropriate materials which stimulate children’s interest and involvement.
· Gear program to needs of individual children with concerns for their interest, handicaps, special talents, individual style and pace of learning.
· Gear expectations and responses to the various developmental levels of the children in the classroom.
· Facilitate children’s play and learning in a non-directive, positive, flexible manner; know when and how to step in to promote cognitive and social growth.
· Work with team teachers to problem solve in the classroom and continually evaluate procedures pertaining to the program, children, parents, and staff.
· Document all accidents/injuries/incidents and notify Director/Assistant Director in a timely manner.
· Complete daily reports and prepare children assessments; enter assessments into Child Observation Record (COR) program in a timely manner.
· Utilize Daily Communication Log to document important information or incidences for all staff.
· Treat children and families with dignity and respect, maintain a positive demeanor, use nonjudgmental language and tone of voice.
· Interact with children with consideration of cultural and socioeconomic background.
· Represent and promote the Early Childhood Center and The Community House in a positive manner at all times.
· Performs related duties as assigned.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
· Attend general staff meetings and occasional TCH all-staff meetings.
· Complete a minimum 24 hours per year continuing education in child development and behavior, High Scope Curriculum, or some combination of both.
· Attend annual ECC Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and Holiday Party.
· Complete annual Infant/Child C.P.R. and First Aid training in order to maintain required certification.
· Contribute to periodic parent newsletter as requested or assigned.
· Support the mission of The Community House.
Qualifications
Education, Job Knowledge and Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Must be at least 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
· Four year college degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with a ZA endorsement preferred.
· One year professional training in the field of Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development or comparable experience working with young children.
· Must meet state licensing requirements.
· Understands the developmental stages of children and has the ability to work with children in a manner appropriate to these stages.
· Must possess a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and able to relate well to children.
· Strong verbal, written, and phone skills.
· Desire and ability to meet new people and new situations.
· Excellent organization and planning skills.
· Self-motivated.
· Ability to keep the necessary proprietary information confidential.
· Computer experience with working knowledge of Word and Excel preferred. Ability to learn internal software programs.
· Ability to define problems and recommend appropriate solutions preferred.
· Ability to deal with abstract as well as with concrete problematic people/children and situations such as dissatisfied and irate parents and children; knows when to get Lead Teacher, Director/Assistant Director involved in solving a problem.
· Experience with anecdotal note taking, parent/teacher conferences, portfolio implementation for class and children.
Work Schedule
Working Conditions and Environment:Hours: Full Time
· Normally works a regular schedule Monday through Friday; may occasionally work more than eight hours a day.
· May work some evenings and weekends in order to attend/conduct meetings and attend other activities.
· Occasionally travels off site for meetings and to purchase supplies.