Early Education Teacher

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence•Watertown, NY

6d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall operation of the classroom as it pertains to the “Routine of the Day”. Ensure curriculum is based on Early Childhood Education standards, developmentally appropriate practice and guidelines to promote the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and creative growth of children. Monitors and documents the educational progress of each child. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing “learner-centered” environment. Incorporate parent involvement in your curriculum. Responsible for the general supervision of teacher aide staff. Carry out duties in accordance with the regulations of any and all programs through which children are serviced: Office of Children & Family Services, NYS Education Department, and/or NYS Department of Health, NYS Office of Early Learning, Watertown Central School District, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood with two years’ experience in a child care setting preferred; or Child Development Associate Credential and five years’ experience in a child care setting.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood with two years’ experience in a child care setting

Responsibilities

Planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for all children within a daily classroom schedule.
Collaboration with the Special Education teacher to create differentiated lesson plans for a wide range of abilities and learning styles that meet early childhood guidelines and NYSED learning standards.
Communication of the lesson plan to all classroom staff with assigned responsibilities.
Ensuring the day’s instructional materials are prepared prior to the arrival of children.
Ensuring the proper use and storage of supplies and materials. Conducting inventory as needed and request supplies following the purchase requisition and personal expenditure procedures.
Incorporating small and large group activities that promote inclusive opportunities with all children.
Conducting Authentic Assessments on an ongoing basis of typically developing children utilizing approved assessment tools and data collection techniques.
Implementing behavior management plans in collaboration with the Special Education teacher.
Maintaining files or records of children in the classroom.
Completing attendance and wellness tracking forms immediately upon a child’s arrival.
Remaining cognizant of children’s current medical status. Consulting with Pediatric LPN regarding any change in child’s health or behavior.
Completing incident reports and documentation of minor injuries as needed.
Ensuring proper staff/child ratio and supervision is maintained at all times.
Communicating with parents on a regular basis to include a weekly newsletter and communication notebooks as needed.
Holding bi-annual parent-teacher conferences as scheduled and additional conferences as needed and/or requested.
Attending staff meetings as requested.
Participating in conferences, workshops and/or in-service trainings as needed or required.