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Form of workJob Description
Teacher Responsibilities:
*Develop warm and trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.
*Encourage parent participation and assist with parent-teacher feedback and support.
*Work with and communicate well and respectfully within a teaching team.
*Provide a classroom environment that encourages play-based, emergent curriculum and long-term projects that expand and deepen learning.
*Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth.
*Support cultural and ethnic diversity.
*Promote peaceful conflict resolution.
*Plan, implement, and coordinate curriculum for young children.
*Lead/assist large and small group activities indoors and outdoors.
*Supervise lunch and prepare and serve snacks.
*Supervise nap time.
*Keep classrooms and program materials clean and well organized.
*Assist with guiding parent classroom volunteers.
*Conduct observations, developmental assessments and evaluations.
*Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
*Collaborate with children's families to ensure a smooth transition from home to school
*Attend parent meetings; give staff reports; and lead discussions as needed.
*Assist with housekeeping duties as needed.
*Attend and assist in participating in staff demonstrating teamwork and collaboration.
*Attend all in-service training sessions when offered.
Qualifications:
*Hold a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.
*Minimum of 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including 16 semester units in general education. Higher education is preferred.
*Teacher permit preferred.
*Demonstrate 2 years of experience working in an Early Childhood Education program (in a multicultural environment preferred.)
*Work experience in a special education program is an acceptable substitute.
*Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
*Able to provide active supervision by moving around the classroom and walking up and down on an incline in the outdoor play environment.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Bilingual English/any language is a plus.
*Must have a positive attitude and demonstrate the ability to work within a team setting.
*Able to maintain an overall positive and professional disposition
*Must pass a criminal background check
Benefits:
Note benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status
* 6 Weeks of Vacation Paid
* 90 hours of Sick Time Paid (FT) or 24 hours Sick Time Paid (PT); unused sick time is paid out at the end of the school year on for Full Time employees
* Over 10 paid in-service days
* Over 10 paid holidays
*Full time staff qualifies for medical and dental insurance
*Tuition Discount for children age 2-5
