Teacher ; CDA

Position: Teacher I (CDA)

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Teacher I provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe and loving environment where each child has the opportunity to develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills appropriately.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Education and Development

Assist in implementing a culturally sensitive educational program that is developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language.

Follow the approved daily schedule to implement to fidelity the daily lesson plans from the approved curricula.

Use teaching strategies that illustrate the CLASS philosophy in Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.

Assist classroom Teacher by co-facilitating Groups A & B and actively keeping children engaged during learning activities throughout the day.

Purposefully interact with children and extend play and learning by rotating through learning centers during center play.

Input daily child observation data in TS Gold.

Individualize for children throughout the day based on the observed needs of children, the goals set forth in support plans, and the ongoing analysis of child data.

Implement a balanced daily routine that encourages play, exploration, and learning; and which includes teacher-directed and child-directed activities, and inside and outside time.

Assist with providing a developmentally appropriate, stimulating learning environment, which includes adding new and interesting materials each week.

Provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline policy.

Develop nurturing relationships with each child that encourage his or her social and emotional development.

Maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards (these may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Head Start).

Participate in research initiatives pertaining to early childhood education, development, and related topics.

Children’s Health and Developmental Services

Conduct daily health checks on each child.

Follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, shortterm exclusion of children, and the administration, handling, and storing of medication.

Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.

Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.

Family Partnerships

Provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.

Attend parent meetings as assigned.

Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.

Inform parents concerning their children’s progress formally and informally, which may include parent notes, learning outcomes, parent conferences and home visits.

Maintain transition procedures for children moving to another classroom or program and coordinate transition with other appropriate program staff.

Nutrition

Eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.

Serve food in a way that encourages the development and socialization of the children.

Assist in kitchen duties as assigned.

Training and Communication

Communicate regularly with other staff to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.

Follow directions and assignments as given by classroom Teacher and supervisor.

Work collaboratively and attentively with an in-class coach.

Maintain appropriate record keeping.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Center Manager.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED with DCF 45-hour training required
• National CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that…