POSITION OVERVIEW
Teachers plan, implement, and supervise all classroom activities. This position works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. The position works in tandem with an integrated team to support the goals of the program.
Expected Positive Outcomes
- Work with program management and specialist staff to ensure that the classroom environment and activities meet all applicable local, state and federal regulations including, but not limited to: program policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Texas Education Agency, NAEYC Accreditation Standards and TDFPS (Child Care Licensing) regulations.
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Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, captures the interest of children, is engaging and developmentally appropriate.
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Plan and implement the prescribed educational curriculum through learning experiences that advance the intellectual, social and physical development of children.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and daily routines for children in accordance with each child's need, based on a method of observing and recording children’s interests and current levels of functioning.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, based on authentic, performance-based assessment and research that is consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
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Screens, observes and documents progress in program prescribed assessment system.
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Communicates regularly with parents regarding their children’s academic and developmental progress and documents the communications.
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Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for Teaching Assistants and volunteers.
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Perform professional responsibilities in terms of regular attendance, maintenance of accurate records and timely submission of reports.
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Perform any other duties as may be required.
Experience
Experience Details
Required/ Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field preferred. Bachelor degree in another discipline is acceptable with 18 hours of coursework in early childhood education.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Experience working with young children and/or teaching experience highly desirable.
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Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; may be required for certain locations/assignments.
Essential Functions
Additional Responsibilities
Required for All Jobs
PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
Education Details
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Work Experience
Licenses and Certifications
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Time Frame
Required/ Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
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Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
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BakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
