JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Early Care and Education
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Instructional Leader
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The purpose of this position is to support the Agency’s needs by providing developmentally appropriate care and education for children in accordance with established principles of early childhood education including but not limited to, The Office of Early Childhood Daycare Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation Standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Supervision of Children:
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Ensure children are supervised by sight and sound at all times as stated in CRT Supervision Handbook. Ensure all others working in classroom are in compliance.
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Comply with and enforce CRT Supervision Policy and Procedures of children by ensuring, including but not limited to, the use of supervision cards and appropriate name to face counts, and maintaining appropriate teacher to child ratios and group sizes.
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Attend team meetings, CRT trainings, Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, Parent Teacher Conferences, and other meetings as required or mandated.
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Complete required paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with CRT policy and procedure. Such paperwork shall include but not be limited to, accident/incident reports, individual emergency contact information for each child, first aid kit checklists, daily safety checklists, daily health checklist, playground checklist, attendance, meal counts, etc.
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Responsible for overall safety, sanitation, and cleanliness of classroom at all times.
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Maintain that both classroom and playground are well organized and free from clutter at all times.
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Ensure safe working environment and follow all agency safety procedures and reporting.
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Perform and complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Educational program:
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Must have the minimum of an Associate Degree in any field and 12 Early Childhood Education Credits to meet the minimum educational requirement. Minimum CT Charts a Course Ladder Level of 9 required.
Experience: Two-four years classroom experience working with children in a state-licensed program preferred.
Skills: Ability to work on a team, share and implement ideas and activities for intervention with children and families, possess good oral and written skills, have attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.
Certifications: First Aid for Children, CPR Certification, and Administration of Medication preferred.
Age Requirement: Candidate must be a minimum 18 years of age.
