Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Family Center

School District of Clayton•Clayton, MO

About The Position

The School District of Clayton is seeking Early Childhood Educators to work at the District's Family Center. The position requires working with children aged 15 months to five years. The Early Childhood Education program is a developmentally appropriate curriculum incorporating principles of constructivist education, project work, and inspirations from the EC programs of Reggio Emilia. The successful candidate : Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings. Conducts ongoing parent-teacher contacts and communications, including parent-teacher dialogues. Regularly assesses student progress, providing students and parents with feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction, as needed. Participates in IEP conferences, as necessary. Teaches the district early childhood curriculum as outlined in the curriculum binder. Designs and maintains an attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning, parent involvement, and building a sense of community. Reads, discusses, and uses current developments in the field of early childhood education. Supervises practicum students. Attends and participates in team and full family center staff meetings. Works with specialists inside and outside the classroom. Teaches students social-emotional skills needed to participate in a group in a school setting. Assists with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, with emphasis in early childhood education is preferred.
A Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligibility for a teaching certificate is preferred; or must be eligible for and obtain a substitute certificate.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience at the early childhood level preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings.
Conducts ongoing parent-teacher contacts and communications, including parent-teacher dialogues.
Regularly assesses student progress, providing students and parents with feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction, as needed.
Participates in IEP conferences, as necessary.
Teaches the district early childhood curriculum as outlined in the curriculum binder.
Designs and maintains an attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning, parent involvement, and building a sense of community.
Reads, discusses, and uses current developments in the field of early childhood education.
Supervises practicum students.
Attends and participates in team and full family center staff meetings.
Works with specialists inside and outside the classroom.
Teaches students social-emotional skills needed to participate in a group in a school setting.
Assists with other duties as assigned.