Early Childhood Education Teacher

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Responsibilities

• Provides daily interaction and supervision to the children in his/her care.

• Provides the children a developmentally appropriate environment conducive to learning.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment for children.

• Maintains open and frequent communication with parents in regards to their child’s progress and program activities.

• Plans and develops written weekly lesson plans with the assistant teacher and other teachers as appropriate for the implementation of instructional program in accordance with program standards, and other requirements.

• Administers, interprets, and utilizes the results of assessments/screens for planning and delivering individualized instruction.

• collaborates with the assistant teacher and the teacher as appropriate to utilize assessment data to organize large groups, small groups, and individualized instruction.

• Prepares and submits administrative reports as scheduled, including form 1535 from USDA food program.

• Attends and participates at A.R.D. meetings.

• Implements the I.E.P. for children with special needs.

• Maintain accurate documentation on the children in their care.

• Provides opportunities for Family Style Service during meal times as applicable.

• Conducts a minimum of two (2) Home Visits per year per child.

• Plans and conducts Parent/Teacher conferences as needed.

• Assists in planning and attends monthly parent committee meetings.

• Assists in recruiting children for the program.

• Attends training workshops as assigned by the Education Area Director and/or the Campus Director.

• Adheres to the requirements of the Confidentiality Policy of the Program.

• Reports all suspected cases of child abuse/neglect to the proper authorities immediately.

• Directs the Assistant Teacher in classroom activities.

• Attends First Aid and CPR and any other training as required to comply with TDFPS Child Care Minimum Standards and Performance Standards.

• Adheres to policies and procedures and Civil Service Commission Rules as required.

• Will be subject to re-assignment from one campus to another as needed.

• Must comply with Civil Rights Law.

• Adheres to the requirements of the Texas Education Agency.

• Collaborates with the local Independent School District personnel to provide high-quality education and comprehensive services.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Executive Director.

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education.

• A State of Texas Teacher Certification in early childhood and a Bilingual certification is required.

• One (1) to Two (2) years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education is preferred.

• Current certification in first Aid and CPR must be maintained.

• Must have sufficient knowledge of child development to perform work assigned.

• Must be Bilingual English/Spanish proficient.

• Must have an automobile and current liability insurance as required for work related travel.

• APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENTS, OR OTHER TEACHING CREDENTIALS WITH THE APPLICATION.