Early Childhood Education Teacher Mentor

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from the ECE Leader and/or Assistant Program Manager, the Teacher works as a team player in facilitating the learning process and supervision of children (two weeks – 5 years old) in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Early Childhood Program. Supports and participates in the training of children, parents, staff, and volunteers, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor’s degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education including a minimum of 24 credit hours in Early Childhood or Child Development from an accredited college or university
A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children ages two weeks to five years.
Extensive background investigation.
Basic physical examination and provide proof of immunizations at time of hire.
Follow-up physical examinations and current immunizations are required and must be completed to maintain good employment status.
Maintaining booster shots on immunizations and taking a TB skin test or x-ray annually is also required.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within the first three (3) months of employment from the date of hire and maintain certification subsequently.
Pass a basic physical examination and produce proof of a negative TB clearance and current immunizations, as well as fingerprint clearance at the time of hire.
Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check.
Employee is Subject to Random Drug Testing and completion of a Background Check every five (5) years.
Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Mentoring experience in an Early Childhood setting.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for classroom, as needed to release classroom staff for meetings and Professional Development opportunities.
Supervises and coordinates with the Assistant Teacher(s) and Teacher Aide(s) in all phases of the ECE Center classroom to ensure a well-managed purposeful program responsive to all participants needs.
Maintains scheduled center activities, follows lesson plans, and documents accordingly.
Provides modeling and mentoring to the education staff which supports their professional skill development to help them gain knowledge needed to provide high quality services.
Implements federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures.
Follows guidelines set in the SRPMIC and ECE Policies and Procedures Manual.
Implements the performance standards as reflected in the ECE Program Plan.
Supports Education staff by retrieving and reviewing data to inform teaching practices.
Uses Active Supervision at all times to ensure the safety of children in the program.
Supports the maintenance of the classroom by following the ECE Policy for classrooms, which includes, but is not limited to, putting materials away each day and cleaning tables before and after meals and activities.
Supports the physical environment to make it safe, healthy, interesting, and developmentally appropriate.
Mentor new education staff throughout the Onboarding process.
Work collaboratively with ECEC administrative team to ensure continuous improvement of educational services.
Reports suspected abuse/neglect/maltreatment and other social service related incidents to appropriate ECE staff.
Reports any repairs and maintenance needs concerning the center or classroom facility and playground to the ECE Leader.
Pursues basic Pima or Maricopa language skills diligently and continues to expand from words and numbers to practical phrases.
Attends and participates in all scheduled staff meetings and ongoing training designed for ECE Staff, as well as, supplemental education training.
Supports the administration of required screenings and referrals for special services to the appropriate ECE staff.
Works cooperatively with ECE staff members that are identified as being involved with disabilities services in the development of goals for children with disabilities, the provision of direct services, and any required documentation.
Supports the development and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children based on the individual interests, needs, and abilities of the children in the classroom and the group as a whole.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.