Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the children, and the creation and implementation of lesson plans that successfully prepare children for Kindergarten readiness.
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Classroom Environment: Provides a safe and stimulating environment that meets Head Start standards.
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Selects appropriate materials and equipment and arranges the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
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Provides the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
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Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals. Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings. Encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
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Follows written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
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Makes regular inspections and reports the need for repair or replacement of classroom supplies and equipment to their supervisor, using proper work order and supply request forms.
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Curriculum: Plans lessons and creates activities that successfully prepare children for kindergarten readiness.
- Develops written weekly lesson plans utilizing Creative Curriculum as well as written individualized education plans.
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Provides daily activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem-solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
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Provides experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability
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Assists children in using language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others.
- Assessment and Documentation: Assesses all children’s level of development and documents progress throughout the year using the work sampling system.
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Observes children on a daily basis recording at least 2 observations per week per child by individualizing for each child.
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Formally assesses each child's development using working sampling data 3 times per year. Planning for children after assessment using data from Work Sampling Summary reports.
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Makes appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT etc.
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Maintains all necessary record keeping, including daily meal count, attendance.
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Parent Involvement: Encourages parent involvement and coaches parents on their child’s continuous education.
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Establishes positive and productive relationships with parents and encourages them to participate in the Center's activity.
- Plans at a minimum 2 parent conferences per year and completes 2 home visits per year.
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Organizes and serves as a partner with the parents and the classroom FSC for the Class Committee.
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Professional Development: Strives to improve skills and knowledge base on an ongoing basis.
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Participates in all professional development initiatives and assigned trainings organized by the program and the grantee office.
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Participates in outside workshops, seminars and training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.
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Works cooperatively with all other staff members in the implementation of Center plans, activities, policies and rules.
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Serves as a member of CDT when appropriate.
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Participates in all supplemental and enrichment activities such as parent orientation, transition night, and male involvement activities, total parent meetings and more.
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Attends all staff meetings and team meetings as assigned.
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Upholds the vision, mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
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Assists with and attends special events held by the Center and St. Vincent de Paul as necessary, attends meetings etc.
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Creates an atmosphere of care and respect for staff, volunteers and clients.
- Supports a welcoming and positive environment for volunteers and works with them effectively.
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Other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.
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Associate’s Degree in Education, required, Early Childhood Education, preferred
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1 year classroom experience, preferred
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Experience working with people who are/have experienced homelessness, living with substance abuse/mental health problems, and/or at-risk populations,
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Strong problem-solving skills.
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Experience setting and accomplishing program outcomes.
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Ability to interact with people of varying ages and cultural backgrounds.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Sound computer skills.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
__X__ Primarily Indoor Work
TYPE OF WORK
___X__MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.
