PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER w/ AA in ECE (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time) Burley

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO INC•Burley, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period. The teacher will conduct a classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children, encouraging the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills. They will supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Preschool Aide(s), conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, and assist in collaborating and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). The role involves monitoring the progress of individual children, performing daily health checks, and participating in home visits with parents. The teacher will also prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases, and assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides. Additionally, they will represent the MSHS program to community and educational agencies, develop and maintain dual language in the classroom, prepare children for transition into kindergarten, and implement CLASS dimensions and domains. Participation in early release trainings, mentoring, and professional development is expected. The ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, provide experiences that foster curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, and creativity, and develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children is crucial. The role requires multitasking, time management, meeting deadlines, and remaining calm and professional under pressure, while maintaining confidentiality of client records and adhering to CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements

Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE) or related field with ECE credits
One-year teaching or related early education experience
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
Must obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Two years or more teaching or related early education experience
Ability to proficiently read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with ECE credits

Responsibilities

Conduct a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills
Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Preschool Aide(s)
Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
Monitor the progress of individual children
Perform daily Health checks of children
Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences
Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases
Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides
Represent the MSHS program to community and local and regional educational agencies
Develop and maintain dual language in the classroom
Prepare children for transition into kindergarten
Implement CLASS dimension and domains into the classroom
Participate in early release trainings, mentoring, and professional development
Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment
Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity
Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards