Preschool Teacher

*UP TO $3000 SIGN ON BONUS*

The Teacher develops and implements individual educational plans for children, which help them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. The Teacher works collaboratively with the Teacher Assistant and Volunteers.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Degree in Early Childhood Education or child development (Bachelor's Degree preferred); or

2. An Associate Degree in a related field, such as Family & Child studies, or elementary education, with at least 18 credit hours in early childhood education; or

3. A Baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field, with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, and experience teaching children in the age range for which she/he is applying for;

4. Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood developmentally appropriate practice;

5. Agree to a physical examination, which includes a tuberculosis test, and comply with background checks as required by the agency and/or state licensing;

6. Personal qualifications: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the policies of the program, respect for children and adults, flexible, patience, good personality, love working with children;

7. Experience in collaborating with parents in regards to their children's education.

Essential Functions:

1. Participate in training and other continuing education efforts;

2. Ensures the implementation of the creative curriculum and others in the classroom;

3. Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans; and thorough knowledge and application of developmentally appropriate practices;

4. Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including improving the readiness of children by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, numeric awareness, and language-including English as a second language if applicable;

5. Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;

6. Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children;

7. Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations, developmental assessment, etc.;

8. Conduct two home visits and at least two parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations;

9. Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices;

10. Meet with mental health consultant as needed to discuss mental health needs of children;

11. Guide children's acquisition of social skills and those marked by the Head Start Standards;

12. Attend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested;

13. Work with the Teacher Assistant and Volunteers to use and develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities;

14. Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored;

15. Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assure that the playground is safe;

16. Assist in conducting the daily health and environment check list;

17. Assist in implementing children's IEP (Individual Education Plan) or IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood;

18. Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed;

19. Complete and submit the required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, i.e. lesson plans, portfolio forms, assessment, timesheets, meal reports, attendance report, etc.;

20. Actively assists in transition activities;

21. Distribute newsletters, flyers, and other information to families;

22. Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Teacher Professional

Development Plan;

23. Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained; and

24. Perform other duties as may be required.

We adhere to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.17 - $18.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• teaching toddlers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Early Childhood Education Degree (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Marion, AL (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $18