Teacher - Pre-K - Stonewall Tell Center

Sheltering Arms•College Park, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher is responsible for ensuring the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team. They assist with the planning and implementation of the curriculum.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge in child development and early education theories and practices.
Strong understanding of GELDS and the Georgia Pre-K program requirements.
Knowledge of safe and appropriate activities for children.
Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.
An understanding of the early education and family center cultural environment.
Demonstrate team building skills.
Demonstrate supervisory skills.
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate decision making skills.
Demonstrate effective verbal and listening communications skills.
Demonstrate stress management skills.
Demonstrate time management skills.
Demonstrate teaching skills.
Maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of early learning professional.
Ability to be respectful, possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, be flexible, demonstrate sound work ethics, be consistent and fair, be compassionate and understanding, be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
Child Development Associate (CDA).
Background check.
Fingerprinting.
Drug test.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree Early Childhood Education or closely related field preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and orderly learning environment.
Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children.
Help children maintain proper dental hygiene according to regulations.
Post necessary health and safety information.
Share routine duties with other staff (supervision on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance).
Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean.
Interact with children in activities they are supervising.
Perform health checks on children daily.
Perform daily classroom and playground safety checks and report deficiencies to Lead Teacher.
Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures.
Provide balance between child/teacher-initiated activities.
Use equipment/materials to promote physical development.
Provide balance between quiet/active learning activities.
Involve children in planning and implementing activities.
Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
Plan and implement activities that promote the acquisition of number concepts.
Plan and implement experiences that promote language and literacy development.
Consider outdoors as a part of the learning environment.
Assess program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
Assist Lead Teacher with lesson plans following Work Sampling Online (WSO) to meet individual needs.
Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
Use the results of assessments to plan activities for children based on their developmental level.
Prepare activities ahead of time so materials are in order when needed and follow through with planned activities.
Use knowledge of children’s developmental stages to plan age-appropriate activities.
Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem.
Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop social skills.
Plan and implement culturally appropriate experiences.
Use positive guidance techniques/strategies.
Establish routines with smooth transition periods.
Encourage children to be independent in decision making and self-care (dressing, toileting, etc.).
Greet children upon arrival and departure.
Show each child affection and attention daily.
Encourage children to problem solve, explore and discover.
Help children work out problems by encouraging them to talk about their feelings (anger, sadness, fear etc.) and express them appropriately.
Be willing to work with children with special needs and their families.
Greet parents and other visitors with a smile and friendly manner.
Take time to explain classroom activities and projects to parents.
Provide verbal and/or written communication to parent’s daily regarding child’s activities.
Relate assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.
Plan and conducts home and/or personal visits.
Promote communication with parents through Procare, progress notes, monthly newsletters, and parent conferences.
Provide a variety of ways that families can participate in the program and encourage family engagement.
Attend staff and parent leadership meetings.
Attend conference and in-service training.
Make observable use of knowledge gained from conferences and courses.
Share new ideas and skills with other staff members.
Promote the Agency’s philosophy and educational objectives.
Report to the Center Director before workday begins when planning to be absent.
Maintain a good attendance record.
Report to classroom according to schedule.
Follow center rules regarding breaks, telephones, clocking in and out, etc.
Demonstrate proficiency in required job skills and knowledge.
Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills.
Maintain current knowledge of trends and best practices in ECE.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Use resources effectively.
Display understanding of State Licensing Regulations.
Display understanding of NAEYC Standards.
Display understanding of Quality Rated standards.
Display knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.
Display positive outlook and pleasant manner.
Assume leadership role in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
Help supervise substitutes and volunteers working in the classroom.
Display the ability to work as a team member.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with center staff.
Actively work to resolve conflict.
Maintain flexibility with center changes as needed.