Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Summary

Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well‑being and development of the children, and the creation and implementation of lesson plans that successfully prepare children for Kindergarten readiness.

• Classroom Environment
  • Provides a safe and stimulating environment that meets Head Start standards.
  • Selects appropriate materials and equipment and arranges the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
  • Provides the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
  • Helps children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals; helps each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings; encourages feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
  • Follows written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
  • Makes regular inspections and reports the need for repair or replacement of classroom supplies and equipment to the supervisor, using proper work order and supply request forms.
• Curriculum
  • Plans lessons and creates activities that successfully prepare children for kindergarten readiness.
  • Develops written weekly lesson plans utilizing Creative Curriculum as well as written individualized education plans.
  • Provides daily activities and experiences that encourage questioning, probing and problem‑solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
  • Provides experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability.
  • Assists children in using language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others.
• Assessment and Documentation
  • Assesses all children’s level of development and documents progress throughout the year using the work sampling system.
  • Observes children on a daily basis, recording at least two observations per week per child, individualized for each child.
  • Formally assesses each child’s development using work‑sampling data three times per year, planning for children after assessment using data from Work Sampling Summary reports.
  • Makes appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT, etc.
  • Maintains all necessary record keeping, including daily meal count and attendance.
• Parent Involvement
  • Encourages parent involvement and coaches parents on their child’s continuous education.
  • Establishes positive and productive relationships with parents and encourages them to participate in the Center’s activities.
  • Plans at a minimum two parent conferences per year and completes two home visits per year.
  • Organizes and serves as a partner with the parents and the classroom FSC for the Class Committee.
• Professional Development
  • Strives to improve skills and knowledge base on an ongoing basis.
  • Participates in all professional development initiatives and assigned trainings organized by the program and the grantee office.
  • Participates in outside workshops, seminars and training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.

• Works cooperatively with all other staff members in the implementation of Center plans, activities, policies and rules.
• Serves as a member of CDT when appropriate.
• Participates in all supplemental and enrichment activities such as parent orientation, transition night, and male involvement activities, total parent meetings and more.
• Attends all staff meetings and team meetings as assigned.
• Upholds the vision, mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
• Assists with and attends special events held by the Center and St. Vincent de Paul as necessary, attends meetings, etc.
• Creates an atmosphere of care and respect for staff, volunteers and clients.
• Supports a welcoming and positive environment for volunteers and works with them effectively.
• Other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.