POSITION TITLE: TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: EDUCATION COORDINATOR

RESPONSIBLITIES: Plan and implement a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom curriculum for up to 20 three and four year-old children; plan and carry out regular home visits with families; supervise classroom staff and volunteers in accordance with program, federal, and state guidelines

STATUS: Full-time (Nine months) Regular, Non-Exempt

DUTIES: EDUCATION

· Provide a safe environment and curriculum which promotes good health, nutrition and safety practices, including bus safety

· Provide an environment which allows children to learn through active exploration, interaction with others and materials

· Promote large and small motor development through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, materials, and equipment

· Promote language, literacy and cognitive development through a variety of activities daily

· Provide a classroom environment that represents a variety of cultural and ethnic populations

· Provide opportunities for children to express thoughts and feelings verbally and non-verbally

· Provide activities and interactions with children, which promote positive feelings about self and learning thus promoting social and emotional development

· Regularly observe and assess children's developmental progress and make individual child plans with parents according to the Education Timeline

· Recognize and accept individual differences and learning styles as reflected in activities and adult's interaction with children

· Support social and emotional development through positive guidance and discipline

· Facilitate children's social skills in a positive and supportive manner

· Make individualized home visits each required cycle

· Coordinate transition activities with Transition Coordinator

· Maintain children’s educational records

· Record assessment data according to timeline and use outcomes information in planning daily educational activities

· Collaborate with Specialists to best serve children with special needs

PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

· Establish positive and productive relationships with assigned families

· Coordinate parent participation with Family Advocate in classroom activities, monthly parent meetings and home visits

· Attend monthly parent meetings; be responsible for the presentation of the Education Component

· Coordinate with Advocate for delivery of needed services to families and children in areas of Health, Nutrition, Social Services, Mental Health, and Disabilities

· Complete initial forms and documentation, as assigned

· Participate in case management reviews and in related documentation of services

· Assist with recruitment

· Serve as Bus Monitor as needed

· Assist with food services, as needed

MANAGEMENT

· Participate in supervising, training, and evaluating Teacher Assistant, Aides, Volunteers, Bus Driver, Food Service Aides and Cooks

· Assure that resources are used effectively

· Maintain all necessary daily and monthly records

· Develop an age-appropriate schedule, daily program and curriculum for preschool children

· Attend team case management meetings

· Communicate weekly with team members regarding assigned families

· Attend staff meetings and training

· Assure that the classroom is supplied with necessary supplies and materials and assume responsibility for use of space, materials and equipment

· Perform other related duties as assigned

· Daily class evaluation between teaching staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelors in related field plus six courses in ECE/Child Development or CDA certificate, and two years experience in working with preschool children in a classroom setting

· Demonstrate ability to use positive guidance techniques

· Experience or training in providing social services or parent training for families preferred

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

· Valid Oregon driver's license and appropriate auto insurance, as required by state law

· Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate, Food Handlers Card, tuberculosis clearance, and continued enrollment in CCD Criminal History Registry

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Available to travel to out-of-town training and be away from home for two or more nights

· Ability to handle stress, be flexible, work as a team member, and maintain confidentiality

· Computer literacy

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

· Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities and schedule each day/week

· Complete and post lesson plans at the beginning of each week

· Complete all necessary education documents according to timeline

· Plan and complete 85% of required home visits, working with families to provide appropriate educational activities for children

· Participate in monthly case management reviews and record regularly the services provided to families

· Demonstrate ability to work as a team member in class and other staffing situations

· Work with Family Advocate to provide assistance to parent group in planning and implementing educational and social activities on a monthly basis

· Provide a safe and healthy learning environment on a daily basis

· Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment concerning privileged information

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