Teacher @ Carl Rhodenizer Center

Full-time (Hourly) - Posted on 08-26-2009

Job Summary:

The Teacher is responsible for ensuring the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. He/she assists with the planning and implementation of the curriculum.

Essential Functions:

Maintains a Safe and Healthy Environment

1. Maintain an orderly learning environment.
2. Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children.
3. Post necessary health and safety information.
4. Share routine duties with other staff (supervision on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance).
5. Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean.
6. Interact with children in activities he/she is supervising.
7. Perform health checks on children daily.
8. Perform monthly classroom and playground safety checks and reports deficiencies to Lead Teacher.
9. Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures.

Demonstrates Physical & Cognitive Competence

1. Provide balance between child/teacher-initiated activities.
2. Use equipment/materials to promote physical development.
3. Provide balance between quiet/active learning activities.
4. Involve children in planning and implementing activities.
5. Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
6. Plan and implement activities that promote the acquisition of number concepts.
7. Plan and implement experiences that promote language and literacy development.
8. Consider outdoors as a part of learning environment.
9. Assess program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
10. Maintain written plans on a weekly basis.
11. Assess children�s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
12. Use the results of assessments to plan activities for children based on the developmental level.
13. Prepare activities ahead of time so materials are in order when needed and follows through with planned activities.
14. Share knowledge of children�s developmental stages by planning age appropriate activities.

Supports Social and Emotional Development and Provides Positive Guidance

1. Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop self-esteem.
2. Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop social skills.
3. Plan and implement culturally diverse experiences.
4. Promote the use of positive guidance techniques.
5. Provide a wide variety of creative/expressive activities.
6. Establish routines with smooth transition periods.
7. Encourage children to be independent in decision making and self-care (dressing, toileting, etc.)
8. Greet children upon arrival and departure.
9. Show each child affection and attention daily.
10. Encourage children to problem solve and discover.
11. Help children work out problems by encouraging them to talk about their feelings (anger, sadness, fear, etc.) and express them appropriately.
12. Be willing to work with special needs children and families.

Establishes Positive and Productive Relationships with Families

1. Greet parents and other visitors with a smile and friendly manner.
2. Take time to explain classroom activities and projects to parents.
3. Provide verbal and/or written communication to parent�s daily regarding child�s activities.
4. Relate assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.
5. Plan and conduct home and/or personal visits.
6. Promote communication with parents through progress notes, monthly newsletters, and parent conferences.
7. Provide variety of ways that families can participate in the program.
8. Encourage parents to participate in the program.

Maintains a Commitment to Professionalism

1. Attend staff and parent leadership meetings.
2. Attend conference and in-service training.
3. Make observable use of knowledge gained from conferences and courses.
4. Share new ideas and skills with other staff members.
5. Promote the center�s philosophy and educational objectives.
6. Report to the Center Director before workday begins when planning to be absent.
7. Have a good attendance record.
8. Report to classroom according to schedule.
9. Follow center rules regarding breaks, telephones, clocking in and out, etc.
10. Be competent in required job skills and knowledge.
11. Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills.
12. Keep current on developments in the field of ECE.
13. Require minimal supervision.
14. Use resources effectively.
15. Display understanding of State Licensing Regulations.
16. Display understanding of NAEYC standards.
17. Display knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standard.
18. Display positive outlook and pleasant manner.
19. Assume leadership role in the absence of Lead Teacher.
20. Coordinate and help supervise substitutes and volunteers working in the classroom.

Teamwork:

1. Display ability to work as a team member.
2. Establish and maintains effective relationships with center staff.
3. Actively work to resolve conflict.
4. Be adaptable to change.

General Responsibilities:

1. Notify Center Director, Curriculum Specialist/ Instructional Lead Teacher, and Lead Teacher in advance when necessary to be absent.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform other related functions as assigned by Center Director and Curriculum Specialist/ Instructional Lead Teacher.

Qualifications:

- CDA Credentials/2 year Technical Institute Diploma
- AA in Early Childhood
- BA or BS in Early Childhood or closely related field
- Early Childhood certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Be able to sit on floor and interact with children.
- Hear children from a distance of at least 70 feet.
- Lift at least 50 lbs.
- Visually observe children from all areas of the classroom and playground from a distance of at least 70 feet.
- Acquire CDA credentials within 2 years after hire.

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