Teacher 1

Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• •When substituting for an Aide on the bus, ensures all children have evacuated the bus, and checks for personal items left on the bus.
• •Establishes and implements an appropriate active learning environment.
• •Creates a daily routine consistent with Creative Curriculum.
• •Uses Teaching Strategies Gold On-line as assessment tool and enters data to the system three times per program year. *
• •Maintains a positive learning environment, models positive behavior, and engages in positive adult-child interactions.
• •Observes and assesses children, developing and implementing appropriate lesson plans pursuant to required timelines, using the Individual Program Room Self-Assessment Plan for developing strategies to enhance outcomes. *
• •Institutes home and center communications by encouraging parent participation.
• •Conducts periodic home visits and participates in parent teacher conferences. *
• •Practices daily health routines including potty training, hand washing, etc., follows emergency procedures if needed.
• •Records and updates all associated records, including the screenings which must be completed within the first 45 days of service. *
• •Assists with fastening children in to harnesses on bus and attaching name tags. Rides the bus as required and ensures active participation by the children while on the bus.
• •Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• •Eats with children sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.

* Not applicable to day-to-day substitutes.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• •Provides assistance as needed at the center.
• •Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• •Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
• •Performs overnight travel as required.
• •Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter
• •Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening.

Requirements

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• •Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
• •Working knowledge of social service systems.
• •Proficient oral and written communication skills including effective listening skills.
• •Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• •Working knowledge of outcome-based services.
• •Knowledge of Creative Curriculum.
• •Knowledge of State Learning Standards.
• •Knowledge of CLASS.
• •Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• •Bachelors or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with a Pennsylvania Department of Education ECE Instructional I or II Teaching Certification (Required)
• •PA Department of Education Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (PREFERRED for HSSAP ONLY)
• •Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• •Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)