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Responsible for team teaching with Lead Teacher and additional teachers in classroom; including planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate HighScope curriculum in accordance with the philosophy of the Early Childhood Center (ECC) and state licensing regulations.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure a daily well-planned environment with appropriate materials which stimulate children’s interest and involvement
Gear program to needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, handicaps, special talents, individual style and pace of learning
Gear expectations and responses to the various developmental levels of the children in the classroom
Facilitate children’s play and learning in a non-directive, positive, flexible manner
know when and how to step in to promote cognitive and social growth
Work with team teachers to plan daily curriculum
problem solve in the classroom, coordinate and conduct parent/teacher conferences, and continually evaluate procedures pertaining to the program, children, parents, and staff
Document all accidents/injuries/incidents and notify Director/Assistant Director in a timely manner
Complete daily reports and prepare children assessments
enter assessments into Child Observation Record (COR) program in a timely manner
Utilize Daily Communication Log to document important information or incidences for all staff
Treat children and families with dignity and respect, maintain a positive demeanor, use nonjudgmental language and tone of voice
Interact with children with consideration of cultural and socioeconomic background
Represent and promote the Early Childhood Center and The Community House in a positive manner at all times
Perform related duties as assigned
Attend general staff meetings and occasional TCH all-staff meetings
Complete a minimum 24 hours per year continuing education in child development and behavior, High Scope Curriculum, or some combination of both
Attend annual ECC Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and Holiday Party
Complete annual Infant/Child C.P.R. and First Aid training in order to maintain required certification
Contribute to periodic parent newsletter as requested or assigned
Support the mission of The Community House
Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
Four year college degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with a ZA endorsement preferred
One year professional training in the field of Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development or comparable experience working with young children
Must meet state licensing requirements
Understands the developmental stages of children and has the ability to work with children in a manner appropriate to these stages
Must possess a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and able to relate well to children
Strong verbal, written, and phone skills
Desire and ability to meet new people and new situations
Excellent organization and planning skills
Self-motivated
Ability to keep the necessary proprietary information confidential
Computer experience with working knowledge of Word and Excel preferred. Ability to learn internal software programs
Ability to define problems and recommend appropriate solutions preferred
Ability to deal with abstract as well as with concrete problematic people/children and situations such as dissatisfied and irate parents and children
knows when to get Lead Teacher, Director/Assistant Director involved in solving a problem
Experience with anecdotal note taking, parent/teacher conferences, portfolio implementation for class and children