Teacher Job at Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency in City of Utica
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, City of Utica, NY, United States
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Job Title: Teacher
The Teacher will work collaboratively with the classroom team, including parent(s)/guardian(s), families, volunteers, and other staff to ensure the successful operation of the classroom, implement the curriculum, and achieve outcomes for children.
Essential Functions:
- Provide supervision to ensure the safety and security of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start, NY State Office of Children and Families regulations, and MVCAA, Inc. policies.
- Ensure the classroom and outdoor areas comply with NYS OCFS Regulations and Performance Standards.
- Establish positive, healthy, and professional relationships with families.
- Attend to the physical needs of children, including diapering, toileting, feeding, resting, rocking, and holding.
- Implement a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum that encourages social interaction, active learning, and self-motivation, supporting children’s progress toward School Readiness Goals.
- Provide children with a consistent classroom routine aligned with the Creative Curriculum.
- Develop, implement, and display lesson plans in cooperation with families.
- Complete developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 days of a child's entry into the program and use results for individualized planning and referrals.
- Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with documented disabilities.
- Record and assess children’s progress periodically to inform curriculum adjustments.
Additional Details:
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Education and Training
- Industry: Non-profit Organizations