Licensed PreK Teacher

Overview

Summary:

Make An Impact!!!

• Do you want to leave work everyday knowing that you made an impact?
• Do you have a "servant heart" knowing that you are called for a greater purpose?
• Do you enjoy the concept of working for a non-profit organization that helps people to become self-sufficient?
• Do you get fulfillment working with young impressionable children?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then you should apply for the Pre-K Teacher position at HRCAP Aberdeen Pre-K Initiative!

Candidates must have a Virginia License in Early Childhood or Elementary Education Pre K - 6. Experience teaching preschool-age children preferred. Background check, and valid Virginia Driver's license is required for employment.

• Teaches a maximum of sixteen children.
• Meets and greets children upon arrival to and from school on a daily basis.
• Performs spot health checks on all children upon arrival to school on a daily basis.
• Supervises the Teacher Assistant and any other employee(s) designated by the Child Care Component; conducts annual employee performance evaluations and makes personnel recommendations as needed.
• Manages the classroom environment by ensuring that it meets codes compliance, fire and safety standards, health standards, food handler's regulations, USDA Regulations, and state Licensure.
• Periodically maintains an inventory of all classroom supplies and equipment; makes requests for supplies and equipment as needed to the Program Coordinator.
• Maintains a confidential and comprehensive file on each child with accurate and detailed caseload documentation (forms include Child Data Forms, Anecdotal Notes, Family/Parent/Teacher/Staff/Agency Contact Forms, Home Visit Forms, Referral Forms, Follow-Up Forms, Contact Summary Logs, Attendance Records, and other pertinent data).
• Develops and implements an individualized service plan on each child in areas such as fine/gross motor skills, visual perceptual skills, self-help, language, and cognitive skills based on developmental levels and assessments.
• Conducts at least two home visits and/or conferences per child per year; documents visits/conferences in weekly lesson plans and submits copies to the Program Coordinator.
• Submits a monthly report to the Program Coordinator detailing classroom activities, lesson themes, field trips, and home visits/conferences.
• Maintains an accurate class roster and attendance records; updates data as required.
• Recruits, trains, orients and supervises volunteers; monitors volunteer hours and submits monthly reports.
• Actively involves parents in classroom activities on an ongoing basis.
• Attends trainings, workshops and in-services as required related to the job.
• Treats children, their parents and families with dignity and respect; maintains a positive attitude.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding families and children in all records and communications.

Candidates must have a Virginia License in Early Childhood or Elementary Education Pre K - 6. Experience teaching preschool-age children preferred. Background check, and valid Virginia Driver's license is required for employment.

Hampton Roads Community Action Program offers a variety of employee benefits, generally available on the first day of the month following your date of hire. Medical, dental and vision insurance options are available for employees and dependents. Employer pays 75% of the premium costs for health insurance. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Health insurance premiums are deducted from payroll on a pre-tax basis through a Section 125 Plan. Our retirement plan includes a dollar-for-dollar matching contribution on salary reduction contributions up to 3% after one year of service. The organization also provides eleven paid holidays:
New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

The Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) is a nonprofit community action agency serving residents of southeastern Virginia for over 50 years. We are an award-winning organization focused on improving quality of life through education, training, work experience, emergency services, housing counseling, and other proven strategies. We strive to eliminate root causes of poverty and help families achieve lasting success.

Qualified individuals should apply at 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to print an application and mail to P.O. Box 37, Newport News, VA 23607. You can also email your application and resume to hrcapresume