Teacher II (Orlando)

4C•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, this position assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children. The role involves working with comprehensive service areas to plan and implement early childhood curriculum, assisting in the development of individual education plans, and creating lesson plans in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. The Teacher II maintains classroom records, conducts developmental screenings and assessments, and assists in developing instructional materials. This role encourages parent involvement, conducts home visits and family conferences, and organizes classroom volunteers. The Teacher II also identifies and reports child abuse cases, participates in training programs, and assists in the training of the teacher assistant. They are responsible for seeking and documenting in-kind contributions and working with children with disabilities and special needs, providing individualization according to IFSP goals. Active supervision of all children in the classroom at all times is a key responsibility, as is participation in the Agency’s Quality Improvement Program. This position may require travel and reporting to various work locations. There is a possibility of exposure to communicable diseases and a requirement to work nights and weekends for training.

Requirements

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of early childhood growth and development.
Knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations in child care, to include the Active Supervision of children.
Ability to gain knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Polices and Procedures.
Ability to gain knowledge of developmental screenings and assessments.
Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions.
Ability to operate a personal computer.
Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing and databases, including Microsoft Word.
Ability to navigate the Internet.
Ability to gain knowledge of the Child Plus program.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with the staff, parents and community representatives.
Ability to maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
Ability to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
Sensitivity to the needs, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals within and outside the Agency, including but not limited to clients and co-workers.
Must meet and complete criteria for background screening as required for child care personnel in child care licensing regulations.
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials and children.
May be required to perform moderate lifting, approximately 30-50 pounds, for example in lifting children.
Position requires bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to appropriately prevent a child from hurting him/herself or others.
Required to stand and/or be continuous motion for extended periods of time while performing job functions.
Ability to speak in front of large groups.
Ability to set up meetings including moving tables, chairs, etc., and cleanup.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, including blood borne pathogens.
May be required to work nights and weekends to meet training regulations.
The ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or qualitative productivity standards.
The ability to maintain reasonably, regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, sate and local standards.
Compliance with all personnel policies of the Agency.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience teaching pre-school children (or infants and toddlers if working in EHS) preferred unless degree is outside of ECE.
Must be able to obtain at least fifteen (15) clock hours of certified training per year.
Must enroll in the State mandated 45-hour module for child care within the first 90 days of employment.
Must complete within timeframe given upon hire.

Responsibilities

Works with comprehensive service areas and Site Supervisor to plan and implement early childhood curriculum.
Assists in the development of individual education plans for children.
Develops lesson plans in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and early childhood curriculum.
Assists the Assistant Teacher in developing lesson plans.
Maintains classroom records, progress reports, accident reports and other necessary documentation, using the appropriate technology.
Conducts developmental screenings and assessments to meet the individual needs of children.
Working in conjunction with assistant, assists with developing instructional materials and teaching aids.
Assists with the selection of teaching materials to meet individual needs of children.
Models physical activities to all children in assigned classroom.
Works in assigned classrooms as designated and based upon agency needs.
Encourages parent involvement in the Head Start program both in the classroom and in the home.
Works with Teacher Assistant to conduct home visits, family conferences, and participates in parent meetings.
Organizes and trains classroom volunteers.
Submits referrals to Site Supervisor regarding concerns for individual children.
Assists in the development and implementation of recommendations.
Identifies and reports child abuse cases.
Participates in the pre-service, in-service training, and other training programs that will enhance job performance and career development.
Assists with the training of teacher assistant.
Seeks in-kind (donated time, services, products, cash) for the program and ensure in-kind is documented accurately and timely.
Works with children with disabilities and special needs and provides individualization according to the child’s IFSP goals.
Provides active supervision to all children in the classroom at all times.
Participates in the Agency’s Quality Improvement Program.