Co-Teacher Full-time- Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

VISION : Our families are thriving.

MISSION : Neighborhood House is supporting families by creating a community of opportunity.

Summary of Function

At Neighborhood House our mission is to provide individuals with opportunities to enhance the quality of their lives, and our vision is to break the cycle of poverty for our children and families.

The Co- Teacher is responsible for a classroom of children 3-5 years of age. S / he works collaboratively with a co-lead teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and Implement Neighborhood House's chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all guidance and resources.
• Leads the daily learning activities with the aim to help children gain social / emotional skills, physical development, and cognitive / language skills.
• Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement individual plans, small-group activities and other curriculum components.
• Maintain positive teacher-child interactions that provide emotional support and behavior management.
• Maintains accurate daily attendance records, following the appropriate sign-in procedure.
• Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities.
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints, reliably, for each child.
• Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize.
• Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames.
• Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs.
• Maintains a clear and respectful communication plan for all parents of children in the assigned classroom, including both oral and written communication.
• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children's learning.
• Administers positive discipline when needed, according to the center's Positive Discipline policy.
• Supports the necessary activities of daily living with each child in the classroom. These activities may include but are not limited to, the following : using the restroom, diapering, feeding, hand washing, tooth brushing, and hair brushing.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, and monitoring of daily health / safety practices in accordance with childcare licensing requirements and STARS.
• Helps maintain cleanliness and order in the assigned classroom. Sanitizes toys / surfaces each day.
• Leads in mealtime activities, including serving meals or feeding children, removing waste, and washing / sanitizing surface areas.
• Participates in a minimum of 15 clock hours of assigned training annually and attend all staff meetings.
• Uses open, honest, direct, and constructive communication with coworkers, supervisor, and directors and encourages and supports co-workers in the same endeavor.
• Handles disputes with coworkers in a professional manner, including addressing the coworker respectfully first to find a solution, involving the Director only when a solution can not be found, and not talking about the issue with people who are not directly involved.
• Maintains confidentiality of program stakeholders, including children, family, and staff, at all times.
• Supervises assigned volunteers as applicable.
• Provides supervision and oversight to the assistant assigned to the classroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D required. AA / AS in Early Childhood Education OR a BA / BS in Early Childhood Education, OR a state awarded preschool teacher certification with experience teaching preschool-aged children, OR a BA / BS in related field with at least six college courses in Early Childhood Education preferred;

plus experience teaching preschool-aged children

• The ideal candidate for this position will possess a gift for working with children, a positive disposition, a desire to work in a team setting, good time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to work with limited resources.
• Candidates will be required to pass a physical exam and an extensive background investigation before being hired and may be required to undergo drug testing.
• This position involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, running, and climbing stairs.
• Must have a valid state-issued ID; valid KY driver's license preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
30+ days ago