General Education Teacher

About the role

As a General Education teacher for our preschool program you will understand child development and construct a curriculum and classroom environment in which children will learn and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum plans providing age-appropriate instruction and supervision for the individual child or group of children.
• Interact with children at all times in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way, while encouraging self-help.
• Assure the supervision and safety of children including the enforcement of child release policies.
• Perform child observation, child assessment and timely records keeping.
• Supervise classroom Associate Teachers, Foster Grandparents, and Volunteers.
• Interact with families in a respectful and nonjudgmental manner.
• Work with Agency personnel and community agencies to address the individual needs of children and families.
• Promote and model developmentally appropriate practices, good hygiene and nutrition.
• Adhere to all program and agency policies.
• Participate in ongoing staff development, in-services, and additional meetings.

Requirements

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Certification in early childhood education preferred
• First Aid and CPR preferred

Pay

$45,000–$60,000 (depending on credentials and experience)