Pre K Counts Teacher - Level 1

Position Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment for the age group of children to which they are assigned in accordance with the Pre-K Counts Regulations and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS).
• Maintain interaction with children throughout the day.
• Complete child Work Sampling data and prepare required reports.
• Complete reports, required forms, and documentation within mandated timelines.
• Maintain and update children's records.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/incidents relating to children, parents, or staff.
• Attend all mandated trainings and meetings.
• Conduct 2 home visits and 2 parent/teacher conferences during the program year.
• Review assessment and outcome data with parents.
• Incorporate parent input into child plans.
• Analyze child outcome data to create optimum learning environment for each child.
• Develop and implement individual child planning activities.
• Develop an understanding of local, state, federal, and agency policies.
• Maintain mandated staff/child ratios at all times.
• Implement School Readiness Plan.
• Provide Parent/Child activities based on individual needs of the child.
• Incorporate activities recommended by the mental health consultant, the Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP), Pre-K Counts Program Specialist and ECERS Assessor.
• Participate in staffing for suspected/identified children with special needs.
• Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.
• Adhere to PathStone's Confidentiality Policy.
• Adhere to PathStone's Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
• Adhere to PathStone's Positive Discipline Policy.
• Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.

Requirements

• Bachelor or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Development Studies or Special Education and 2 years experience working with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
• ECE PA State Certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred (English/language of majority of families in program).