TEACHER - Seaside Oregon
REPORTS TO: Center Manager
DEPARTMENT: Child and Family Development Programs
PROGRAM ASSIGNED: Head Start
LOCATION: Center Locations
SUPERVISORY: Yes, 1-3
FTE STATUS: 80%-100% (approx. 9.5 - 11 months a year)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: M-F 7:30AM-4:00PM (Depending on class time)
SALARY RANGE: $24.78-$42.39 / Hour
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The teacher is responsible for developing an atmosphere for learning that is pleasant for children, families, volunteers, and staff. S/he will plan and implement an appropriate program following the Integrated Work Plan that will address the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of each child. The teacher will coordinate the activities in the classroom and on homevisit while developing and maintaining positive relationships with children and families. S/hewill encourage and support parents in their role as the child’s first teacher and being involved in the development of their own child(ren).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide supervision, including reflective supervision, delegation and evaluation to all staff and volunteers assigned to the classroom. Provide role modeling and training for assistants, aides and volunteers.
2. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and classroom schedules which meet the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Performance Standards, School Readiness Guide and program goals, supporting progress and growth in the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical domains for each child. Lesson plans and schedules will be shared and posted.
3. Ensure baseline screenings and ongoing assessment and data collection are completed to allow for individualizing activities that meet children’s developmental needs, including IFSP goals as needed.
4. Ensure that individualizing is planned for throughout the day, including IFSP goals as needed, and clearly indicated on lesson plans. Individualizing includes developing and supporting behavior plans targeted at supporting and increasing child capacity and success.
5. Maintain all written records, lesson plans, and documentation on individual children and their families within program time frames.
6. Promote the development of parents’ skills as the primary educators of their children through advocacy, support, collaboration, and regular and ongoing communication.
7. Ensure that children are constantly supervised and guided using active supervision and positive behavior and interventions and supports (PBIS).
8. Responsible for classroom set up and maintenance, insuring a well-maintained, safe and developmentally appropriate environment.
9. Ensure that routines are carried out in a manner that is consistent with appropriate child development practices and within health and safety guidelines.
10. Help collect in-kind for the center.
11. Help with inventory at the end of the year.
12. Must attend a minimum of 24 clock hours of professional development per year.
13. Maintain program and client confidentiality policies.
14. Must maintain a working knowledge and implement program plans, policies and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
15. Fulfill requirements as a Mandatory reporter.
16. Other duties assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member, consistently treating co-workers, families, and community partners with respect and dignity.
2. Contribute to the operation of the program by attending and participating in program staff meetings; and sharing information gained through attendance at required trainings, workshops, and consultations.
3. Support in the evaluation and planning of program goals and plans.
4. Maintain professional and collaborative relationships by supporting and implementing position related duties of program contracts, MOU’s and interagency agreements.
5. Maintain professionalism in dress and manner: Arrive to work on time, ready to work and participate. Meet program timeframes, checking email daily as well as site specific communication systems.
6. Ensures and maintains strict confidentiality of all sensitive information.
Code of Conduct:
Perform all work in compliance with program plans, policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and CAT Codes of Conduct.
Confidentiality:
Respect and maintain program and client confidentiality policies regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate. Continuously ensure strict confidentiality of all sensitive information encountered while performing the duties of the position.
Training:
In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and development plan, participating in training as requested.
JOB/BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
1. Experience and education in children’slearning styles.
2. Evidence of organizational skills with attention to detail.
3. Must have dependable transportation and/or valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
4. Evidence of ability to work in a cooperative team manner, coordinate directly with members of management, able to follow directions and program rules and policies.
5. Must be on the Central Background Registry, pass a pre-employment drug screening and have completed a TB screen.
6. Must be willingand available to work flexible hours, occasional evenings or weekends; also, to include the ability to attend meetings and trainings that may require out-of-town travel and overnight stays.
7. Must have intermediate working knowledge and skills with computers including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Drive, etc.
8. Ability to work with families from a diverse population.
9. Ability to de-escalate situations effectively, and to problem solve efficiently and bring issues to resolution.
10. Ability to return to task quickly despite constant interruptions.
11. Make decisions independently in accordance with established policies, and use initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities. Utilize problem identification and resolution techniques.
12. Establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data.
13. Remain calm and use good judgement during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
14. Ability to effectively communicate positively, respectfully, sensitively and confidentially in a professional manner with children, families, community partners and co-workers in both verbal and written format.
15. Understanding effective mentoring and modeling strategies.
16. Ability to adhere to program rules and program requirements.
COACHABILITY - JOB DESCRIPTION ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
1. Complete designated job tasks, special projects and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and Community Action Team, Inc. goals, while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
2. Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
COACHABILITY – JOB DESCRIPTION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES
1. Growth Oriented- Seek out and approach training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of Community Action Team, Inc policies, protocols, and performance expectations. Demonstrate initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers. Actively pursue professional development opportunities to add value to Community Action Team, Inc, including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques and technologies used in the changing utility industry.
2. Accountable- Actively demonstrate accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do their jobs well. Work cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.
3. Coachable- Receive, interpret, and implement job-related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties. When issues of poor performance of negative behaviors are raised, incorporate feedback in a constructive manner that demonstrates understanding of the concern and an ability and willingness to achieve the required consistent and sustained improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. AA degree in Early Childhood Education.
2. Must have two years preschool teaching experience in a classroom or center-based setting.
3. Minimum of one year of experience as a direct supervisor.
PREFERRED:
1. Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education; or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education.
2. Bilingual skills preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Lifting, Pulling, Reaching, Manipulating
MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND
Continuous mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor and respond to various situations.
ATTENDANCE
1. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday
2. Hours are generally 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with occasional need for weekend or off-hours support for events, trainings, etc.
SAFETY
Compliance with regular safety guidelines is acceptable.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
1. Food Handler’s
2. Driver license
3. First Aid & CPR – Adult/Children
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.78 - $42.39 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Seaside, OR 97138: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
