Family Success Center Teacher

GenerationEd

FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER PROGRAM

Title: Family Success Center Teacher

Supervisor: Family Success Center Director

*****PART TIME POSITION****

I. General Description

It is the responsibility of the teacher to plan and organize the operation of children’s programs, providing a high quality environment in which each child achieves the highest level of social, emotional, physical and intellectual competence.

II. Responsibilities

A. Curriculum

1. Organize and use space, materials, and routines to construct an interesting, secure and enjoyable environment that encourages play, exploration, and learning.

2. Maintain centers in program space that include dramatic play, science, art, manipulatives/fine motor skill materials and a reading area, as appropriate to the center location.

3. Develop and implement an integrated program of activities and experiences which contributes to the growth and development of each child and are appropriate to the developmental levels of the children being served. Each month, selected children’s books will be used for lesson planning and activity integration.

4. Ensure that the program respects and reflects the diverse backgrounds and learning styles of each child.

B. Teacher-Child Interaction

1. Maintain effective communication with children that fosters physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.

2. Use questioning and problem solving as interactions which promote learning.

3. Interact with children on their eye level using a pleasant, encouraging voice.

4. Provide opportunities for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communication.

5. Participate with children in small and large groups and individually.

6. Use conflict resolution techniques which are appropriate for the development

level of the child.

7. Provide smooth transitions from activities without requiring the children to wait.

8. Assist children with self-care activities.

C. Adult-Adult Interaction

1. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers through open communication, sharing resources and supporting professional development.

2. Develop supportive relationships with parents by respecting their child-rearing values and by sharing information about the ages and stages of children's development to improve their understanding of their own children.

3. Maintain a cooperative atmosphere in the workplace by exhibiting a pleasant and cooperative attitude.

D. Assessment

1. Observe and assess each child utilizing the Galileo Assessment. Training will be provided.

E. Parent Involvement

1. Communicate the activities of the program to parents on a regular basis through a monthly Learning Together bulletin board that reflects the book of the month, class schedule and timely program and/or community information and events.

2. Orient parents to classroom.

3. Communicate with parents the expectation of and opportunities for their positive involvement in the program.

4. Maintain a professional relationship with parents.

F. Program Management

1. Use all available resources to ensure an effective operation of the classroom.

2. Immediately report all cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to Family Literacy Program Coordinator.

3. Write and submit reports (Galileo assessments, monthly attendance records) accurately and on time.

4. Submit time sheets signed and dated in a timely manner.

5. Complete and submit “Request for Reimbursement” forms with appropriate documentation, sign and return to Coordinator for approval.

6. Request supplies and equipment when needed, in writing.

7. Maintain an orderly classroom.

8. Report all accidents immediately to Coordinator using the Incident Report

Form.

9. Attend all required meetings. Each teacher must complete two (2) additional

educational workshops per program year in addition to required trainings.

G. Professionalism

1. Make decisions based on knowledge of child development theories and

appropriate practices.

2. Actively pursue appropriate professional development opportunities which increase knowledge and skills by participating in staff development programs.

H. Essential Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED. Prefer: B.S. in Early Childhood Education/Child

Development/Special Education.

2. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, children,

parents and volunteers.

3. Demonstrate ability to perform effectively the duties required for the job including verbal ability to communicate, auditory capacity to respond to children and adults, visual ability to complete written assignments and physical ability to complete

assignments given accommodations as required by law.

Physical, Mental and/or Visual Demands

· Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time throughout the day.

· Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

· Must be able to bend and stoop.

· Must be able to walk extended periods throughout the day monitoring.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

· Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, color, peripheral depth and the ability to adjust focus.

GenerationEd is committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities in accordance with ADA.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the individual assigned to this position and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties. All requirements are subject to change and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

I further understand that my employment with GenerationEd is at will.