Job: TEACHER

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Jobing Description

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, develops weekly lesson plans for preschool children; develops and maintains a safe and pleasing environment for the children; screens and assesses each child using appropriate screening/ assessment tools; develops individualized educational plans for each child based on developmental assessments; identifies and refers children with special needs in the absence of the Center Director; acts as second in command of the center operations as assigned; ensures that child care routines are carried out in manner that is prompt, hygienic and consistent with good child development principles including routines related to bathroom use, hand washing, tooth brushing, eating
and transitioning between activities; completes daily health check; ensures the safety of the children through continuous supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures; operates the classroom in compliance with all child care licensing standards; supervises outdoor play environment and field trips, checks daily environments; provides emotional support and encourages high self-esteem in the children and parents; maintains written documentation on each child in compliance with requirements for confidentiality; prepares monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind, CCFP meal count; conducts home visits and parent/teacher conferences; participates in cross-component tasks; works with community resources to identify child/family needs and refers to proper resources for assistance; supervises and participates in the evaluation of Associate Teachers, Teacher Assistant Trainees, parents, volunteers and other classroom aides. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills / Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience: For Head Start
A Bachelor‚s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or related field and a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher; six (6) months or more experience paid or volunteer in a Child Development Pre-School setting. Must be computer literate

OR

An Associate‚s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or related field and a Child Development Teacher Permit; one (1) year or more experience paid or volunteer in a Child Development Pre-School setting. Must be computer literate.

For Early Head Start
Incorporated to what is listed above, must have successfully complete at least 3 semester units related to the care of infants and toddler and at least 6 months experience in a licensed infant/toddler care center.
Knowledge of: Appropriate child development theories and practices (working with 0-5 years of age); adult learning principles and Family Child Care philosophy.
Ability to: Supervise others and to work effectively with parents, families, and childcare providers and community; communicate effectively both oral and written; compute and compile data; work well with persons of diverse backgrounds and cultures; speak in languages spoken by the families that the program serves is highly desirable; Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION:

Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment.

Must meet and maintain State law and County licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (Fingerprints, TB and Physical).).

APPLICATIONS OF CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THE STATED POSITION REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY THOSE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.