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Center Teacher
Location:
Eureka, CA
Description:
Northcoast Children's Services 1266 9th St, Arcata, CA 95518 ~ Phone: (707) 822-XXXX ~ (800) 808- XXXX Web site: www.ncsheadstart.org ~ FAX: (707) 822- XXXX JOB DESCRIPTION Northcoast Children's Services CENTER TEACHER The Center Teacher is responsible for the running of a classroom at a licensed childcare center. The Center Teacher is the primary teacher in the classroom and is scheduled to work in the morning portion of the day in classrooms with extended hours. In extended hour classrooms, the Center Teacher works in partnership with the Lead Teacher in the afternoon portion of the day to ensure consistency and predictability for children throughout the day. The Center Teacher is also responsible for promoting a positive and supportive environment at the center. This is a non-exempt position. THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: I. Demonstrate principles of family support* Develop a trusting relationship with families of enrolled children and make them the senior partner in helping to improve the quality of life for the entire family. In partnership with families, NCS staff, and involved agencies, make and follow up on referrals and coordinate logistics to insure good communication between family and all involved partners. Plan and implement outreach to ensure full enrollment, strong community support and successful transitions for children and families. Take a lead role in helping parents to: understand the development of their children; grow their parenting skills; ensure their child's safety; and become more involved in their child's education. Conduct parenting education and teach parents to lead parent committee Demonstrate appropriate response to children and families that have experienced physical & emotional abuse, neglect, violence, substance abuse, and mental health concerns and strive to provide resources that address those issues. Regularly observe and assess children and families in relation to developmentally and culturally appropriate norms and Communicate those observations and their indication of strengths and possible concern to families and make referrals to appropriate support staff. For Center Teachers working in classrooms with an assigned Family Worker, the family work is done in collaboration with the Family Worker. II. Achieve positive child outcomes through classroom activities Provide appropriate materials & create, warm, safe and educationally challenging indoor and outdoor environments for children at all developmental levels. Utilize all NCS required screening and assessment tools and performance standard guidance to address child health, nutrition, and development and provide effective follow-up on information gathered. Implement the NCS chosen curriculum incorporating parent input to ensure individualized learning opportunities for all enrolled children based on ongoing observations, screenings, assessments, and parents' Promote language, literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, social emotional and physical development, and positive approaches to learning. Create a classroom environment that fosters independence and trust through the use of familiar routines, transitions, and predictable responses to children's Provide positive child guidance and appropriate expectations and effectively respond to challenging behaviors of children. Organize family conferences, participate in child study teams, case conferences, inter-agency conferences, and IEP/IFSP's. Write objective narrative notes, maintain adequate records, and submit timely, complete and readable documentation and required reports. III. Effective management of classroom Predict unsafe situations and take precautions; provide child first aid; implement procedures that prevent the spread of infectious diseases; promote oral and physical health; and appropriately respond to emergencies/crises. Effectively supervise, coach, support and train teachers, lead teachers, associate teachers, assistant teachers, special aides and volunteers, if Develop and implement effective classroom management systems through clear and direct communication that ensures optimal safety and effective learning for children, classroom volunteers and observing parents; an effective work environment for staff; and appropriate meal service practices. Promote effective teamwork by supporting all members of the team . M odel a positive non-judgmental attitude with clear and direct communication in working with staff, volunteers and families. Appropriately address conflicts and differences between staff, parents, and Ensure children are always supervised and treated with respect and dignity. IV. Manage professional growth and development* Promote high quality interpersonal communication between children, families, peers, support/management staff, and community services/schools and community Work with their supervisor to identify professional development goals based on NCS performance reviews , ongoing feedback and self-identified areas for growth. Demonstrate appropriate professional role including: a) an understanding of boundaries, b) maintenance of confidentiality, c) working within allotted budget, d) timely notification to supervisor of absence from any work activity, and e) presenting acceptable behavior at all times. Follow NCS Personnel Policies and other policies, applicable State and Federal regulations and standards, and NCS and Head Start and Early Head Start mission, goals, and plans. Maintain all necessary certifications, including but not limited to child development permit, mandated reporter training and CPR/First Aid. Integrated pest management Support all staff under your supervision in maintaining their professional development goals and necessary certifications. Other duties as QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet teacher level requirements on Child Development Matrix. In addition, Center Directors must have 3 units in Administration. BA/BS Degree in Child Development or related field AA/ AS required. (Site supervisor permit and/or Infant toddler units may be required depending on funding source and age of children served at the specific site) Minimum of two years of experience working with children under age 5 in a group setting. Must possess knowledge of child development and be sensitive to the needs and characteristics of young children and Must have the ability to relate well to other staff members, parents and community members. Must be self directed and able to initiate parent and staff activities. Must be able to read and write English Be self-motivated, open, flexible, and willing to work cooperatively with staff to ensure positive outcomes. Possess the ability to accept, reflect and act upon Facilitate and model respectful, professional communication and teamwork. Demonstrate a positive attitude. Promote Northcoast Children's Services programs to children, families, co-workers and community. Physical Requirements Must successfully complete a health screening and provide proof of the absence of TB no later than 7 days following the date of hire. Physical agility to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; and children up to 50 pounds for safety reasons. Physical agility to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, push/pull, squat, twist, and Must possess, or be willing to obtain within 30 days, a current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certificate. Must provide documentation of 15 hours of Health and Safety training as prescribed by Community Care Licensing. Hours from current first aid and CPR certificate count toward this requirement. Must have a current Criminal Record Clearance with current Child Abuse Index Check on file with Community Care Licensing or provide fingerprints and a Child Abuse Index Check prior to the first day of work in order to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance from the Department of Justice. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Northcoast Children's Services
Posted:
November 7 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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