Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated competency in effective, nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Ability to plan and implement learning experiences, ensure effective curriculum implementation, use assessment, and promote children’s progress across program standards.
• Comfort working with computers and willingness and ability to learn program-specific systems.
• For Teacher III: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; 12 accepted education-related credits; and 1,040 hours of experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system.
• For Teacher IV: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; 12 accepted education-related credits; and 1,040 hours of experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system.
• For Teacher V: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; 12 accepted education-related credits; and 1,040 hours of experience in a licensed early childhood setting or public school system.
• For Teacher in Training: At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or GED.
• For Teacher in Training: Ability to obtain an associate degree or advanced degree in Early Childhood Development within a timeframe agreed upon at hire.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification during employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily schedules and weekly lesson plans that provide varied opportunities to promote school readiness.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance children’s intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Support literacy, phonemic and print awareness, language and vocabulary development, appreciation of books, early math and science, problem-solving, and approaches to learning.
• Attend to children’s personal hygiene needs, including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.
• Assume overall classroom responsibility and complete data entry for children served in the classroom.
• Complete required education screenings within specified timelines and ensure effective curriculum implementation.
• Maintain a safe, clean caregiving environment and follow hygiene, safety, sanitation, licensing, Head Start, and organizational requirements.
• Supervise children at all times, ensure appropriate clothing for weather and activities, and protect children from physical punishment or verbal abuse.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification within the stated timeframe and administer first aid or CPR when necessary.
• Plan and arrange developmentally appropriate classroom environments and activity areas with accessible materials and safe indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Plan, post, and follow lesson plans, routines, and transitions; ensure required items are posted and provide predictable routines and intentional teaching opportunities.
• Observe children, document needs, and refer children for additional services or consultation as appropriate.
• Plan and conduct individualized activities that meet children’s developmental needs; share family-style meals and model manners and good nutrition.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments; maintain timely, neat, and accurate documentation; collect and chart data and use assessment information to promote children’s progress.
• Maintain and document communication with families; conduct parent conferences and home visits; prepare take-home activities; and provide ongoing contact by phone, notes, or visits.
• Attend parent meetings, encourage family involvement, support relationships between children and families, arrange and welcome parent volunteers, and provide Family Services support and goal setting as needed.
• Maintain open, friendly, cooperative relationships with children, families, staff, and volunteers; greet families warmly and model a positive, calm attitude.
• Help recruit potential parents by providing information about program services and benefits.

Benefits

• Coursework for Teacher in Training will be partially or fully provided.