Teacher

Pace Community Action Agency • Vincennes, IN

9d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for education services within our Child Services Section. Incumbent oversees daily classroom operations utilizing selected curriculum for school readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in early childhood education or related field; minimum associates degree, willing to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Write reports and business correspondence; have the ability to effectively present information.
• Cooperate successfully as a member of a team.
• Possess good organizational skills, with sensitivity to details.
• Proficiency with computer operations and possess skills preferably with MS Office.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle with required liability insurance for use in business related travel.
• Must be able to work at various sites under different supervisors.
• Must ensure efficient operations and present a professional image in conduct, attitude and attire.
• Must be philosophically compatible with the mission of PACE and become familiar with the agency’s strategic plan goals.
• Free from Child Abuse and Neglect
• Annual TB test
• National fingerprint check every three years
• State criminal history and sex offender check every five years
• Pre-employment drug test & physical examination certification
• Physical examination recertification every four years
• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending and reaching with manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, copy machines, telephone and other office equipment.
• May require moving or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must physically be able to intervene in the event of an emergency.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
• Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
• Requires ability to set priorities and work schedule yet adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadline requests that may prove stressful.
• Consistent pleasant attitude is necessary with personal maturity as an important attribute.
• Must relate and interact with people at all levels of the company and in a culturally diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Skills preferably with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families, and the community - be a liaison for the company and program within the community.
• Plan daily classroom and playground schedules, routines, and transition activities.
• Ensure sufficient and proper supervision of all children at the site at all times.
• Plan and implement appropriate curriculum experiences that allow children to explore, experiment question, observe and play.
• Implement individualized instruction.
• Work closely with management staff to provide for the needs of children in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Utilize, monitor, and maintain program databases to accurately track child and family information.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young children’s development.
• Plan and conduct home visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and approaches to positive guidance and discipline.
• Encourage parent and community volunteerism and participate in other activities to generate in-kind.
• Provide on-going communication and information sharing with staff and parents.
• Respond competently to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages, and values of each family.
• Submit timely, neat, and accurate reports with appropriate data.
• Attend all assigned training and meetings.
• Comply with company, state, and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Pace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree