Preschool Teacher

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Catholic Charities Community Servicesis currently seeking a passionate individual who has an engaging classroom presence to work in our Head Start program providing support at different locations to our staff and children.

JOB SUMMARY : Under the guidance and supervision of a Teacher Licensing Supervisor or designee, the Head Start Teacher is responsible for ensuring student progress as described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. The Head Start Teacher is required to demonstrate competencies needed to effectively implement curriculum, plan and facilitate high quality learning activities, and provide an engaging and secure learning environment in which children can form a strong foundation for school readiness and later school success. Assignment is for the school year (10 months) with scheduled breaks identified at the beginning of each program year as dictated by program requirements and site calendar.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Child Development, Health, and Safety

• Plans and implements a designed bilingual, multicultural curriculum for children assigned to the classroom that advances the intellectual and physical development of the children and improves their readiness for school
• Develops children assigned to the classroom in their : literacy, phonemic and print awareness; understanding and use of their primary language, including increasingly complex and varied vocabulary; appreciation of books; understanding of early math and science; problem-solving abilities; and approaches to learning
• Creates and maintains a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and developmentally supportive environment to encourage the cognitive, language, social / emotional, and physical development of children and families
• Meets the individual needs of each child by providing an environment that allows for the inclusion of children with special needs and children who speak a home language other than English
• Effectively serves children with disabilities and their families; making appropriate adaptations for any disabilities and achieving goals and objectives set forth in the child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Models use of proper English grammar for all children, particularly children acquiring English as a second language, to support proper language development
• Translates and interprets daily activities and events to the child’s home language and / or uses additional strategies when lacking proficiency in the child’s home language to ensure conceptual understanding and support dual language learning
• Completes developmental and social / emotional screenings within 45 days of enrollment and accurately documents required health information
• Completes regular and on-going assessments according to program guidelines to identify proficiencies, strengths, possible concerns, and / or delays by monitoring children’s progress and performing all necessary observations
• Utilizes information from child screenings, assessments, observations, and parent input to establish individualized child goals and plan learning activities for children
• Develops lesson plans that include at least one home task and one food experience per month
• Follows specialized physical health care procedures and, as needs of students dictate, provides first aid and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Implements approved emergency plan and conducts / documents monthly fire drills
• Complies with all Child / Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and completes daily, weekly and end-of-the-month food services documentation and reporting

Family Engagement

Teamwork, Communication, and Professional Standards

REQUIREMENTS :   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Qualifications :

Education / Background

Credentials, Licenses, and Certifications

Great Benefits : Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Vacation, Sick Time, 13 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), (b) with a match, EAP and a Pension Plan!

We Value Diversity!

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

RESPECT

INTEGRITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

COMMITMENT

QUALITY