Teacher, Associate

Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP)•Presque Isle, ME

20d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Teacher plans, prepares, and implements all activities for an assigned classroom. Facilitates parent engagement through parent conferences and parent meetings. Supervises, schedules, trains, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers. Provides leadership in the classroom and the center. In the absence of the supervisor, manages day-to-day operation and maintenance of center, ensuring program quality.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience teaching young children in a center based program/home day care program
At least 2 years of supervisory experience
Planning for individual needs
Establishing and maintaining safe, healthy learning environments
Conducting developmental screenings
Excellent customer service skills
Use Microsoft Office applications and other computer software as applicable to the position
Communicate with and relate to young children
Work with a diverse population
Ability to Multi-task
Promote feelings of trust and security by establishing strong, caring relationships
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or in a related field with at least 36 credits in Early Childhood
Credential or certification in family services or a related field within 18 months of hire
Incumbent’s with CDA or Associates Degree must be in active process of pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Head Start Performance Standards
Must hold Ed Tech Certification (II or III)
Open classroom/hands-on learning philosophy
Working knowledge of Early Childhood Education
First Aid and CPR certification
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Must pass required background checks
Must hold current C.H.R.C.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and provide proof of insurance

Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and implements classroom activities and field trips; implements new modules as they are introduced to the program; plans classroom teaching strategies using classroom outcome reports; follows through on planned activities on a daily basis; writes daily plan and posts in the classroom.
Completes screenings and records observations of children and work with parents to plan and implement programs to meet their needs; supervises planning and implementation of classroom activities; ensures completion of programmatic and Agency reports by classroom staff; completes ongoing COR assessments as required by individual programs.
Plans and implements cultural awareness program within the center, with an activity at least once per month.
Helps prepare and supervise the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks as needed; purchases food supplies; fosters environment where mealtime is a learning and enjoyable time.
Orients parent as classroom volunteer and assists staff and parents in organizing parent activities; attends parent meetings.
Coordinates and attends home visits.
Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff. Maintains and complies with performance review system for direct reports; mediates staff conflicts; counsels employees with performance issues; recommends disciplinary action as necessary; assesses program equipment and supplies and orders and may distribute to staff and sites as needed.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Maintains and promotes the highest level of understanding of the Agency's Mission, Vision, and Goals.
Maintains confidentiality; protects the Agency by keeping information concerning employees, those we serve, and the Agency itself confidential.
Follows all safety policies and procedures with a "safety first" approach to all job duties.
Exhibits a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with others inside and outside the Agency.
Exhibits teamwork through effective internal communication and working relationships.
Is punctual for scheduled work and uses time appropriately.
Performs required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
Participates in trainings, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
Possesses and exhibits the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
Represents the Agency in the community as appropriate to the role.