Preschool Teacher w/AA in ECE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)
- Conduct a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills.
- Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Preschool Aide(s)
- Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
- Monitor the progress of individual children.
- Perform daily Health checks of children.
- Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences.
- Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases.
- Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides
- Represent the MSHS program to community and local and regional educational agencies.
- Knowledge of current and new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
- Develop and maintain dual language in the classroom.
- Prepare children for transition into kindergarten.
- Implement CLASS dimension and domains into the classroom.
- Participate in early release training, mentoring, and professional development.
- Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment.
- Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
- Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE) or related field with ECE credits
- One-year teaching or related early education experience
- Proficiently read, speak, and write in English in a business setting.
- Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
- Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance.
- Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis.
- Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Preferred
- Two years or more teaching or related early education experience
- Ability to proficiently read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with ECE credits
Required Physical Demands
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Work Environment
Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated.
BENEFITS:
Yes! We offer benefits for our Seasonal Staff. What’s in it for you……….
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Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Low deductibles
- Low employee premiums
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Group Life Insurance
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Roth & Traditional 401K
- Available after 1 yr. of employment
- Employer match up to 4.5%
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Roth & Traditional 401K
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- AFLAC
- Legal Shield
- Benefit Continuation (COBRA)
LEAVE:
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
- First year of service - 16 hours up front and up to 5 PTO days each year
- After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and up to 8 PTO days each year
- After 10 years of service - 24 hours up front and up to 12 PTO days each year
- After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and up to 16 PTO days each year
- After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and up to 20 PTO days each year
- Paid Holidays
- Educational Leave