Teacher II

COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC•Buffalo, NY

2d•$18 - $18

About The Position

This position works collaboratively with other teachers, family members, and staff to create a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children. Directs classroom activities. Performs educational and non-educational functions which contribute to the development of children. Works directly with the children and parents and serves as a guide for other staff members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must have a child, relative to a child, or employee, currently or previously enrolled/employed in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program OR One Year Experience working with pre-school age children and/or educational background in Education/Early Childhood.
Must have access to transportation and ability to visit sites throughout Erie County.
Passion for working with children to create a positive learning environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
Must be flexible and able to adjust to changing circumstances.
Use positive reinforcement and redirection techniques to manage classroom behavior.
Provide emotional support and foster a positive, supportive environment.
Ability to work well with others
Communicate with parents, build partnerships and involve families in the child’s learning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Active listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Perform moderate to vigorous activity with children.
Must be able to tolerate loud to moderate noise.
Prolonged standing
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and sit on the floor
Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds
Completion of the following documents: CAO Employment application NYS SCR Clearance Form with acceptable clearance Criminal Record Certification and free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor or felony) Fingerprinting required. Release for Reference Checks
Must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician at no cost to applicant
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor children at all times.
Establish a safe and stimulating learning environment.
Greet children and parents upon arrival and escorts children to and from the bus.
Assists in developing and implementing daily and overall instructional plan with teachers and parents.
Responsible for maintaining records, evaluations, and related reports regarding children.
Encourage parental involvement in classroom activities and program events.
Work closely and directly under the direction of Teacher III or IV with tasks and carrying out the educational program.
Knowledgeable of any new educational research to improve the quality of care for children.
Works closely with the other staff members to ensure classroom activities run smoothly.
Perform related work as required by the agency in providing services to children and families.
In Early Head Start, act as Substitute for education staff during breaks, lunches, planning sessions, and absences.
Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
Additional duties as assigned.