Career Center

Essential Functions:

CURRICULUM

• In conjunction with the Associate Teacher(s), create and implement a rich and developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the needs and interests of the students, with a focus on intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth
• Plan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, faculty-initiated activities
• Provide more than one option for group activity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children’s interests
• Assess the skills, abilities, interests, and needs of children consistently throughout the year
• Create documentation of children’s accomplishments through anecdotal notes, work sampling, and/or portfolios
• Plan the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the program
• In a timely fashion complete all documentation, including, but not limited to, weekly lesson plans, anecdotal notes, parent-teacher conference forms
• Take into consideration the individual needs of children and differentiate instruction to meet student needs
• Design an environment that responds to the children’s individual developmental levels, physical needs, and interests
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities that foster social skills, encourage children to think, problem-solve, question and experiment
• Foster positive self-concept development by supporting individuality, independence, and the ability to make choices
• Encourage creative expression that is individualized
• Plan a daily schedule that provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.
• Hand in a weekly lesson plan on Friday that outlines the focus, activities, and goals for upcoming week (this can be altered during the week, but the majority of the plan will remain intact)

FACULTY/PARENT INTERACTIONS

• Acknowledge parents and all classroom visitors
• Demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and accommodating demeanor at all times
• Respond to parents’ comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect while maintaining confidentiality
• Invite input from parents concerning their child’s development and care
• For Parent-Teacher Conferences, prepare detailed notes concerning each child’s development keeping in mind the family’s concerns and former input

TEAMWORK

• Keep the supervisors informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Establish and maintain a relationship built on trust, cooperation, and respect with co-workers
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with children
• Offer and share ideas and materials with co-workers
• Communicate directly, work to resolve conflicts quickly, and avoid gossip

PROFESSIONALISM

• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, school events, and parent/teacher meetings
• Demonstrate flexibility in assignment and work hours
• Be receptive to feedback and willing to change practices to best serve children
• Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning other faculty members, children, and families
• Demonstrate knowledge of ages and stages of development
• Ensure continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance
• Continue professional growth by attending courses, asking for feedback, and reading professional literature
• Check Day School email daily

LEADERSHIP

• Collaborate with team in developing an action plan to implement classroom goals and a quality program
• Model exemplary behavior with children, parents, and co-workers and give direction as needed to less-experienced faculty, including substitute teachers and volunteers
• Orient new team members to classroom routines, curriculum practices, and parent communication
• Observe children for signs of learning differences or emotional problems and take appropriate action

INTERACTION BETWEEN FACULTY AND CHILDREN

• Interact frequently, affectionately and respectfully with all children every day
  • This includes; smiling and comforting children
  • When in close proximity to children, speaking in a calm, friendly, soft and courteous manner
• Be available and responsive to children’s needs, questions and requests
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate
• Intervene in play in order to maintain safety
• Communicate directly with each child at the child’s level

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION

• Supervise given group of children at all times
• Maintain accurate attendance records
• Complete appropriate paperwork (accident reports, allergy lists, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for children at all times. Encourages respect for classroom materials and notifies Director or Associate Director in advance when supplies are needed
• Arrange the space in clearly defined, well-organized centers to promote optimal program functioning
• Organize a variety of materials and equipment to encourage maximum constructive use
• Understands the responsibilities as a mandated reporter

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily performed in the school environment which is a dynamic place with a high level of physical activity. 

• Must be able to
  • stand for a majority of the day
  • bend to be at a child’s eye level
  • perform all activities with the children including; running, dancing, walking, jumping, etc.
  • move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children’s well being

Non-Essential Functions:

• Engage in community activities to get a better understanding of the children and families we serve

Master's in Early Childhood Education or working towards completion.