Teacher

SEQUATCHIE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY • Dayton, TN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher will deliver a well planned, developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned children. Team work and positive attitudes toward others, especially parents is essential, complying with all child care / Head Start regulations. Child safety, to include count / location of children, is essential. Assesses children's developmental level and plans a program to meet their individual needs, organizes the classroom to provide the best environment for the curriculum; writes and implements lesson and child individualization plans using an internet-based system; involves parents in the education of their child and encourages them to become involved in all aspects of the program; supervises Teacher Assistant, Volunteers, and other assigned workers and provides training and home visits for parents. Completes data management forms and secures in-kind donations. Both completes and assigns tasks related to cleaning and grounds maintenance related to playground safety/security. Select staff may be designated as the School Readiness Coach and/or special education specialist and will participate in local and agency advisory meetings and support training and use of school readiness activities and serve as teaching staff resources.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in child growth development and the needs of children.
• Ability to communicate with children and adults.
• Associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood from an appropriately accredited institution.
• At least one year's experience in a center or a Tennessee Pre-K endorsement.
• Must be fluent in the language used by the majority of families served in the classroom.
• Must be able to pass a background check & a drug screen.
• Must be able to use an iPad or computer.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood courses from a regionally accredited institution.
• Extensive experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Experience managing a child care center.
• High level of computer skill.
• CDL holder.
• Spanish or dual language learner training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a well planned, developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned children.
• Assess children's developmental level and plan a program to meet their individual needs.
• Organize the classroom to provide the best environment for the curriculum.
• Write and implement lesson and child individualization plans using an internet-based system.
• Involve parents in the education of their child and encourage them to become involved in all aspects of the program.
• Supervise Teacher Assistant, Volunteers, and other assigned workers.
• Provide training and home visits for parents.
• Complete data management forms and secure in-kind donations.
• Complete and assign tasks related to cleaning and grounds maintenance related to playground safety/security.
• Participate in local and agency advisory meetings and support training and use of school readiness activities.
• Serve as teaching staff resources.

Benefits

• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Clear criminal background check.
• On-going training.
• Uniforms are required for EHS who use or are exposed to tobacco in their homes / vehicles.

What This Job Offers

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