Early Childhood Teacher - Full Time with Benefits

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assess individual child and group needs, and make appropriate referrals. · Assist in orientation and training of aides and substitutes. · Assist in review, evaluation and revision of the curriculum, including parents in the process. · Assist other classroom staff in providing a variety of ways to ensure frequent and consistent contacts with families, such as, daily communication logs, weekly newsletters, telephone contacts and in person conversations. · Assist in the recruitment of children and families to our HS/EHS/GSRP programs. · Attend parent meetings and orientations. · Be responsible for delegating classroom responsibilities to aides and/or parent helpers. · Comply with Agency's Mission and Culture statements. · Comply with program and Agency policies and procedures. · Conduct required regular home visits and conferences. · Create and utilize lesson plans, based on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), approved Curriculum that reflect parental/cultural influences, and promotes the children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. · Engage with children and families. · Establish goals, which promote individual and group educational plans and include parental involvement. · Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, and effective transition between activities. · Maintain accurate written records; including assessments, screening instruments, and anecdotal observations and portfolios. · Prepare classroom materials to support lesson plans and the curriculum. · Provide direct supervision of children. · Responsible to keep assigned work area or classroom clean and assist in facility checks and miscellaneous housekeeping duties as assigned by direct supervisor. · Serve as a primary caregiver for a group of 4 infants/toddlers, developing relationships with children, families, and other staff to ensure continuity and consistency during the child's enrollment in EHS. · Share information regarding child progress with team members, gather information on home issues and make referrals for emergency family support. · All other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and management. · Work in collaboration with support staff to meet children's needs as specified on the Individual Family Service Plan. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: Education: Minimum of an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associates (CDA) is required. Experience: Minimum of 6 months classroom experience and ensuring a safe learning environment. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND JOB KNOWLEDGE: · Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children. · Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children. · Ability to monitor and guide classroom staff. · Ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for children. · Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of infants and toddlers. · Willingness to continue professional growth through continued education. · Working knowledge of available community resources. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employees within this classification are required to show: · Criminal background investigation every five years including fingerprinting · Pass a physical examination upon hire. · Current First Aid and CPR certification (will train). Employment is also subject to a