Teacher

Position Summary

Responsible for education services within our Child Services Section. Incumbent oversees daily classroom operations utilizing selected curriculum for school readiness.

Skills & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in early childhood education or related field; minimum associates degree, willing to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
• Individual must be able to satisfactorily perform duties and;
  • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
  • Write reports and business correspondence;
  • have the ability to effectively present information;
  • Cooperate successfully as a member of a team;
  • Possess good organizational skills, with sensitivity to details;
  • and
  • Proficiency with computer operations and possess skills preferably with MS Office

Additional Job Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle with required liability insurance for use in business related travel
• Must be able to work at various sites under different supervisors
• Must ensure efficient operations and present a professional image in conduct, attitude and attire
• Must be philosophically compatible with the mission of PACE and become familiar with the agency’s strategic plan goals

Childcare Requirements

• Free from Child Abuse and Neglect
• Annual TB test
• National fingerprint check every three years
• State criminal history and sex offender check every five years
• Pre-employment drug test & physical examination certification
• Physical examination recertification every four years

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families, and the community - be a liaison for the company and program within the community
• Plan daily classroom and playground schedules, routines, and transition activities
• Ensure sufficient and proper supervision of all children at the site at all times
• Plan and implement appropriate curriculum experiences that allow children to explore, experiment question, observe and play
• Implement individualized instruction. Work closely with management staff to provide for the needs of children in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards
• Utilize, monitor, and maintain program databases to accurately track child and family information
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young children’s development
• Plan and conduct home visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences. Demonstrate knowledge of and approaches to positive guidance and discipline
• Encourage parent and community volunteerism and participate in other activities to generate in-kind
• Provide on-going communication and information sharing with staff and parents
• Respond competently to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages, and values of each family
• Submit timely, neat, and accurate reports with appropriate data
• Attend all assigned training and meetings
• Comply with company, state, and federal regulations

Physical/Mental Demands

• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending and reaching with manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, copy machines, telephone and other office equipment.
• May require moving or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must physically be able to intervene in the event of an emergency.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
• Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
• Requires ability to set priorities and work schedule yet adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadline requests that may prove stressful.
• Consistent pleasant attitude is necessary with personal maturity as an important attribute.
• Must relate and interact with people at all levels of the company and in a culturally diverse environment.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending and reaching with manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, copy machines, telephone and other office equipment.
• May require moving or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must physically be able to intervene in the event of an emergency.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
• Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
• Requires ability to set priorities and work schedule yet adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadline requests that may prove stressful.
• Consistent pleasant attitude is necessary with personal maturity as an important attribute.
• Must relate and interact with people at all levels of the company and in a culturally diverse environment.