Master Teacher

About the role

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. The Master Teacher I is responsible to support staff development and service delivery of high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 0-5 in the CPLC ECD Programs.

Responsibilities

The Master Teacher I will work as a site-based Master Teacher I as needed in assigned classrooms in the role of a floating teacher as needed to cover as needed during staff shortages and assist with assessment data, lesson planning and curriculum implementation. They will also work as part of a center-based and or home-based (if applicable) inter-disciplinary team to provide education, health and social service support to children and families as needed and requested.

• Follow all state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound and in all environments
• Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments
• Record observations daily for each classroom you work in or home visit you provide
• Maintain complete records on each child’s educational and developmental progress, including written observations, learning plans, individual goals and learning experience
• Use data to make data-informed decisions for learning experiences

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications for the Master Teacher I position are an associate’s degree, required, or a bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Child Development or Early Childhood Education (ECE) or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field and six-month experience in teaching preschool aged children is required
• Experience teaching preschool and/ or infant/toddler age children is highly preferred
• Applicant must have basic keyboard skills and be able to use computer, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems
• Must pass a criminal background check to include a Child Abuse and Neglect register check and obtain a level one fingerprint clearance per Office of Head Start and state licensing requirements
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical, TB test or Chest x- ray, and TDAP vaccination
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and proof of insurance in the state where resides
• Have First Aid and CPR certified or obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment
• Maintain Food Handler’s card upon hire
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Skills

• Certification as a Classroom Assessment Observation System (CLASS) reliable observer, or training in Teaching Strategies Creative curriculum’s and/or Inter-rater reliable in Teaching Strategies Gold, Center of Social & Emotional Foundation Early Learning Center (CSEFEL) Positive Behavior Support, Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS), Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

Benefits

CPLC offers a comprehensive, competitive suite of benefits for you and your family, including:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits