Pre-K Counts Teacher 26-27 School Year

Job Summary

The Pre-K Counts teachers plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities. Pre-K Counts teachers make social service referrals and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The teacher works in tandem with other team members to support the goals of the program. The position caseload, and/or center location may be reassigned as deemed necessary for program operations.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of assigned classroom in accordance with federal and state guidelines including, but not limited to, the Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Plans for and delivers high quality instruction designed to meet individual student needs
• Actively supervises children at all times
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of child development
• Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with all stakeholders (children, families, colleagues, administrators, community)
• Commits to ongoing professional learning
• Implements high quality formative and summative assessment techniques
• Creates a community of learners resulting in a positive classroom culture
• Engages families in their child’s instructional program
• Sets outside resources to support students and their families

Other Duties

This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Sit
• Use hands
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds

Specific Vision Abilities

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time
• 193-day calendar position
• Monday through Friday
• Hours of work are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand

Travel

Travel or transport may be expected for this position.

Education And Experience

• Level of Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood PA
• PA Early Childhood Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development
• Knowledge of PA Learning Standards of Early Childhood
• Knowledge of various service resources in the community
• Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements
• Knowledge of local resources, languages and customs

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer

The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.