Teacher, Early Childhood I or II

Teacher, Early Childhood I or II Requisition ID: 2026-10777 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Blanding Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Statewide and Online Education Department: SW Campuses RES-Blanding Advertised Salary: $39,000-$45,000 Commensurate with education and experience Overview Incumbents in the Teacher, Early Childhood I or II position provide a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment where children have the ability to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. The person selected for the position of an Early Education Teacher will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an individualized developmentally-based and/or thematic approach curriculum as appropriate. In addition, the Early Ed Teacher is directly responsible for supervising, mentoring, training other teaching staff, practicum students, and program parents to ensure that continuity of quality care and education is maintained according to national accreditation standards. They are also responsible for the general operation of the center should the Director be absent. Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Responsibilities * Facilitates an effective program to meet the physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive needs of each child based upon sound child development principles. * Secures the health, safety, welfare, and accountability of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of fire and other emergency procedures. * Ensures that families receive adequate information about their child's experiences at the center through daily contacts, information letters, and any scheduled teacher/family conferences. * Conducts ongoing needs assessment of each child and maintains written records and portfolios using our online curriculum to monitor progress in all areas of development and for incorporating into curriculum planning. * Plans and prepares for, outside of classroom time, individualized and developmentally appropriate materials, activities and experiences required to implement a thematic approach curriculum and establishes daily routines conducive to the optimal growth and development of children. * Maintains for the ordered arrangement, appearance, dcor, and learning environment of all classroom areas and outdoor play areas. Tracks any materials that need replenished and submits purchases requests to Director. * When applicable, trains and supervises practicum students in such a way that each is actively engaged in meeting the individual needs of each child in all developmental domains. * Attends and actively contributes to staff planning, training, evaluations meetings, and professional events, serving as a resource person to staff members. * Creates and maintains Preschool Portfolio according to NAEYC requirements and assists other teachers and Director in the creation and maintenance of other classroom and program portfolios if needed. * Acknowledges and acts in accordance with the policies and procedures of the center and the NAEYC... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).