JOB SUMMARY: Teacher I/II/III will be responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers and preschool children. The Teacher I/II/III is also responsible for providing a quality education to infants, toddlers and preschoolers with the goal of increasing their social competence, school readiness. In addition, the Teacher II/III provide training to Teacher Apprentices and may provide peer mentoring to Teacher I. Teacher I/II will be required to effectively balance managing non-instructional tasks, such as lesson planning and assigned trainings, while ensuring the smooth functioning of assigned classrooms.
This position can be part-time or full-time.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teacher I
- Assist in the development and implementation of plans to enhance education, health, social and emotional growth of children.
- Create lesson plans that support children with a variety of age-appropriate learning experiences in all areas of development including social/emotional, cognitive, language, and gross and fine motor skills.
- Teach individual and group lessons from lesson plans with fidelity to CDC curricula.
- Effectively implement schedule, routines and expectations to ensure a smoothly running classroom that is responsive to student needs.
- Assess the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and language needs of children using a variety of screening and observation tools.
- Develop lesson plans that challenge, strengthen, and meet the individual learning goals and developmental needs of children, in accordance with the Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum guidelines.
- Use a variety of teaching strategies to meet educational and developmental goals and the physical, emotional, social, cultural, cognitive and language needs of children.
- Use appropriate discipline and guidance techniques such as redirection, acknowledgement of appropriate behavior, and setting acceptable limits.
- Provide a healthy, safe and secure learning environment by consistent limits, appropriate guidance techniques, and the development of an atmosphere of respect for children and adults.
- Provide training for parents and other staff through role modeling, discussions, and other means.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, planning and problem-solving sessions.
- Accurately complete all paperwork, parent/teacher conference forms and lesson plans.
- Substitute in different classrooms as needed on a short term or longer-term basis as assigned by management.
- Ensure knowledge of and compliance with Municipality of Anchorage Childcare Licensing regulations by completing annual training and following appropriate procedures consistently.
Teacher II
- Perform duties and responsibilities of a Teacher I at a high level of proficiency.
- Support leadership team by coordinating teacher coverage in all classrooms to ensure ratio is met during staff breaks.
- Use instructional data, checkpoints, observation, family provided goals, etc., to ensure that lesson plans and individualizations are contributing to measurable student progress.
- Consistently role-model best practices from trainings, CDA curriculum, CDC and other research based ECE publications.
- Independently perform tasks in the classroom, have plans, documents, and reports in on time.
Teacher III
- Perform duties and responsibilities of a teacher I and II at a high level of proficiency.
- Act as a teacher mentor for assigned protégés with support and guidance from the Management Team.
- Perform classroom observations and lead reflective conversations with assigned apprentices to support improving practice.
- Act as mentor to assigned Teacher Apprentices and Support the Operational Manager in training and coaching Teacher Apprentices.
- Mentor Teacher I’s to improve effective teaching practices, lesson planning, observation and documentation.
- Support Teacher Apprentices by providing classroom training on daily procedures and tasks.
- Mentor other teachers to use advanced features, such as reports, of Procare and My Teaching Strategies, for planning and documentation purposes.
- Work with the leadership team on Continuous Quality Improvement efforts, including the self-assessment, improvement planning and evaluation and assessment efforts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 50 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.
- Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
TRAVEL:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints.
- Minimum Qualifications related to the level of teacher:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or level 6 on the Alaska SEED Career Ladder
- 6 months’ experience working teaching or working in childcare or related field.
- Child Development Specialist in early childhood education, equivalent college coursework in Early Childhood Education or Level 7 on the SEED Career ladder. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis with a valid CDA and education plan.
- Three years of experience teaching or working in childcare.
- Associate's Degree in early childhood education or a related field or level 9 on the SEED Career ladder. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis with an associate's degree and education plan.
- Five years of experience teaching or working in childcare.
- Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
- Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem-solving and decision-making and perform basic assignment with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.
- Demonstrated intermediate level of computer skills necessary in order to use and create documents and reports, spreadsheets, workshop materials and slide presentations, and to enter data into intricate database programs and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
- Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
- Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.
- Must have a valid driver’s License and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout the course of employment. Must provide a copy of current driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles annually.
BENEFITS: As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:
1. Medical, Dental & Vision
2. Life & Supplemental Insurance
3. 401K/Pension Plan
4. Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dependent Care
5. Health Savings Account
6. Employee Assistance Program
7. 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off
8. 12 Established paid holidays
9. Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.86 - $26.07 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
