CTE- Family and Consumer Science- Early Childhood Instructor

Vance County Schools•Henderson, NC

About The Position

The Early Childhood Instructor plans, organizes, and presents instruction and instructional environments to support students’ learning and educational and social development. The instructor coordinates student internships and experiences outside the school building and maintains student paperwork and confidentiality. The role involves managing instructional time and student behavior; presenting lessons clearly and effectively; monitoring student performance and providing feedback; aligning instruction with school and system curricular goals; maintaining accurate student performance records; and working effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and the community. The instructor also performs assigned non-instructional duties, follows applicable laws and policies, and pursues professional growth.

Requirements

Degree in education or a related area that qualifies the candidate for teacher licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Ability to monitor student safety and well-being, motivate students, maintain classroom order and discipline, and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties, operate common office machines, and maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively, read varied documents, and prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, and instructional materials.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to use mathematical formulas and perform arithmetic and basic statistical reasoning.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes while using office equipment and handle office equipment and hand tools.
Ability to perform light work, including frequent or constant exertion of negligible force to move objects; the position involves substantial standing and/or walking.
Ability to adapt to stress and emergency situations and communicate by speaking, hearing, and telephone.

Responsibilities

Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for lessons; start instruction promptly and maintain student engagement.
Establish and apply classroom rules and procedures, monitor student behavior, and address inappropriate behavior promptly while maintaining student dignity.
Present lessons with clear objectives, explanations, examples, demonstrations, assignments, questions, and summaries; make effective transitions between activities.
Maintain clear work standards and due dates, circulate to monitor student work, and use oral, written, and other work products to check student progress.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student work and responses.
Align instructional plans with school and system curricular goals and student needs; use assessment information to develop or revise objectives and tasks.
Maintain accurate records documenting student performance and use available human and material resources to support instruction.
Treat students fairly and equitably and interact effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and community members.
Coordinate student internships and experiences outside the school building; maintain student paperwork and confidentiality.
Carry out assigned or otherwise necessary non-instructional duties and comply with established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Follow a professional development plan and demonstrate professional growth.
Monitor student safety and well-being, particularly during inclusive activities.
Maintain a clean and orderly environment, perform general clerical duties, maintain basic files and records, and operate common office machines.
Perform other related work as required.