Onward Neighborhood House
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What you will be doing… Under the general supervision of the Site Manager, the ECE Teacher is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of an education plan that is designed to meet the needs of each individual child enrolled in the program in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and NAEYC Standards and State Pre-K (CPS-Preventive Initiative Center Base Program).
Responsibilities
With the classroom team, ensure the implementation of the preschool program ensuring adherence to funding requirements as set by Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC (National Education for the Education of Young Children) Standards and other licensing requirements.
Create and maintain a safe environment which promotes the safety, trust, respect and security for children, staff and parents.
Provide an overall classroom environment that is reflective of multi-ethnic populations, conducive to enjoyment, relaxation and socialization with well defined interest areas. Share responsibility for room arrangements and clean-up after daily classroom activities.
Promote recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children and among staff.
With the classroom team, plan, prepare and implement developmentally appropriate child initiated and teacher directed activities for individuals, small and large groups of children.
With the classroom team, supervise all of the children’s activities, modeling respect and acceptance of each child as an individual.
With the classroom team, identify children who may need specialized services.
Observe and report children’s health, development, and behavior to the team teacher and experts.
Ensure soiled diaper/clothing is changed throughout the day and as needed.
Complete observations, anecdotal notes, screenings, Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoints, home visits and parent–teacher conferences as required.
Attend weekly team meetings to complete lesson plans, discuss children’s progress and individual needs, discuss check points, parent teacher conferences, home visits, etc.
Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with parents. Be available for formal and informal conferences on a daily basis. Participate in monthly parent meetings and activities.
Collaborate with other staff, volunteers, and/or neighborhood organizations with ongoing program implementation and in developing special events.
Qualifications
BA in Early Childhood Education required
Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler (IT) Level 5 Credential required
Must demonstrate basic reading, writing, and communication skills at a level consistent with entry in college training programs.
Two to five years’ experience in teaching toddler children and working with parents
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
First Aid/CPR certificate compliance or completion within first year of employment
Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Health and Human Services
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What you will be doing… Under the general supervision of the Site Manager, the ECE Teacher is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of an education plan that is designed to meet the needs of each individual child enrolled in the program in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and NAEYC Standards and State Pre-K (CPS-Preventive Initiative Center Base Program).
Responsibilities
With the classroom team, ensure the implementation of the preschool program ensuring adherence to funding requirements as set by Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC (National Education for the Education of Young Children) Standards and other licensing requirements.
Create and maintain a safe environment which promotes the safety, trust, respect and security for children, staff and parents.
Provide an overall classroom environment that is reflective of multi-ethnic populations, conducive to enjoyment, relaxation and socialization with well defined interest areas. Share responsibility for room arrangements and clean-up after daily classroom activities.
Promote recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children and among staff.
With the classroom team, plan, prepare and implement developmentally appropriate child initiated and teacher directed activities for individuals, small and large groups of children.
With the classroom team, supervise all of the children’s activities, modeling respect and acceptance of each child as an individual.
With the classroom team, identify children who may need specialized services.
Observe and report children’s health, development, and behavior to the team teacher and experts.
Ensure soiled diaper/clothing is changed throughout the day and as needed.
Complete observations, anecdotal notes, screenings, Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoints, home visits and parent–teacher conferences as required.
Attend weekly team meetings to complete lesson plans, discuss children’s progress and individual needs, discuss check points, parent teacher conferences, home visits, etc.
Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with parents. Be available for formal and informal conferences on a daily basis. Participate in monthly parent meetings and activities.
Collaborate with other staff, volunteers, and/or neighborhood organizations with ongoing program implementation and in developing special events.
Qualifications
BA in Early Childhood Education required
Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler (IT) Level 5 Credential required
Must demonstrate basic reading, writing, and communication skills at a level consistent with entry in college training programs.
Two to five years’ experience in teaching toddler children and working with parents
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
First Aid/CPR certificate compliance or completion within first year of employment
Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Health and Human Services
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Salary range: $64,000.00-$67,000.00 (1 month ago)
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Salary range: $37,200.00-$40,200.00 (2 years ago)
Salary range: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 (1 week ago)
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