Early Childhood Education Teacher

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Definition: Under general supervision from the ECE Leader and/or Assistant Program Manager, the Teacher works as a team player in facilitating the learning process and supervision of children (two weeks – 5 years old) in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Early Childhood Program. Jointly supervises and participates in the training of children, parents, staff, and volunteers, as needed.

• Supervises and coordinates with the Assistant Teacher(s) and Teacher Aide(s) in all phases of the ECE Center classroom to ensure a well-managed purposeful program responsive to all participants needs. Maintains scheduled center activities, follows lesson plans, and documents accordingly. Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulations.
• Implements federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures. Follows guidelines set in the SRPMIC and ECE Policies and Procedures Manual. Implements the performance standards as reflected in the ECE Program Plan.
• Supervises children assigned to his or her classroom. Plans, organizes and attends parent meetings, as needed or required. Observes strict confidentiality guidelines regarding children and families. Educates parents and volunteers about the ECE Confidentiality Policy.
• Supervises volunteers in the classroom. Supervises Assistant Teacher(s) and Teacher Aide(s) in classroom instruction, under the direction of the ECE Pre-school Resource Educator.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the classroom by following the ECE Policy for classrooms, which includes, but is not limited to, putting materials away each day and cleaning tables before and after meals and activities. Arranges the physical environment to make it safe, healthy, interesting, and developmentally appropriate. Oversees maintenance and upkeep of classroom supplies, materials, and equipment. Obtains needed supplies and materials for the classroom.
• Leads tooth brushing and/or mouth care activities with children on a daily basis. Disinfects toothbrushes daily and replaces mangled toothbrushes as needed. Cleans/disinfects surfaces, toys, and materials according to the required schedule.
• Reports suspected abuse/neglect/maltreatment and other social service related incidents to appropriate ECE staff. Reports any repairs and maintenance needs concerning the center or classroom facility and playground to the ECE Program Manager.
• Pursues basic Pima or Maricopa language skills diligently and continues to expand from words and numbers to practical phrases. Presents a minimum of one (1) cooking activity for general nutrition and one (1) cultural food cooking activity each month.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled staff meetings and ongoing training designed for ECE Staff as well as supplemental education training. Serves on at least (2) job related committees annually.
• Administers, reviews required screenings, and submits all screenings and referrals for special services to the appropriate ECE staff within forty-five (45) days of the child’s enrollment.
• Works cooperatively with ECE staff members that are identified as being involved with disabilities services in the development of goals for children with disabilities, the provision of direct services, and any required documentation.
• Conducts a minimum of two (2) home visits and two (2) parent/teacher conferences per family, per school year.
• Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children based on the individual interests, needs, and abilities of the children in the classroom and the group as a whole. Considers goals and objectives for each child and for the group as a whole and develops realistic lesson plans responsive to the needs of all. Creates an environment and implements the daily curriculum, which reflects a developmentally appropriate anti-bias, multicultural approach.
• Participates in the team assessment of each child developmentally. Determines individual goals, involving families in the process. Participates…