Qualifications
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Education and Experience:
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BS or BA in ECE or unrelated field
- 45+ hours of ECE credits
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3 years of experience
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Demonstrated ability or requisite personal qualities to work well with children and adults
Children's Center Philosophy and Program Expectations
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Place children as the first priority
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Promotes teamwork and shows respect for employees
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Attends scheduled staff and team meetings
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Acquires at least 25 hours of professional development annually
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Develops and maintains relationships with families
Interactions with Parents and Staff
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Works to build positive relationships with parents and co-workers
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Communicates effectively with other adults in the program
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Demonstrates respect for parents and co-workers
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Works as a part of a team with concern for the entire program
Interactions with Children
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Exhibits positive interaction through communication, actions, contact, and responsiveness
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Teacher encourage language development through activities, songs, questions, books and other means
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Utilizes appropriate child guidance
Classroom Responsibilities
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Provides and makes accessible developmentally appropriate learning materials
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Arranges classroom in such a manner as to encourage children to explore and discover
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Delegates work to Assistant Teacher and Area Support
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Submits building maintenance forms for classroom and facility repairs
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Updates child portfolios to include examples of child work and progress reports
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Completes GROW assessment for each child three times a year
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Uses the assessment results to modify the curriculum to meet the needs of each individual child and the classroom
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Maintains daily schedule while meeting the needs of the children
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Submits supply requests in a timely manner
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Maintains equipment and furnishings to meet quality approval standards
Activities and Environments
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Conducts parent/teacher conferences
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Maintains a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment
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Uses the outdoors as part of the learning environment
- Implements curriculum and other learning experiences
Health, Safety, and Emergency Procedures
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Required First Aid/CPR training in order to perform critical life-saving measures if necessary
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Responsive to Level I, II, and III child safety protocols
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Has a thorough knowledge of and follows emergency plans
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Understands and follows all child supervision policies and procedures
- Records daily attendance
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Records food records, serves children, and models during meal times
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Abides by all health and safety standards
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Checks children for signs of illness or accidents
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Dispenses medication according to procedures
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Follows all HWCEC and DHS policies and procedures
Work Ethic and Professional Responsibilities
- Maintains professional appearance
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Meets program requirements for attendance
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Maintains professional composure during a busy working day
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Exhibits judgment and independence
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Shows initiative and is open to new ideas
Other Related Duties as Assigned by Immediate Supervisor
