Teacher II

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate classroom programs for a specific age group of children.
• Provide input to Associate Director regarding the hiring of classroom student employees.
• Supervise assigned University practicum students and model appropriate classroom teaching practices, and complete related forms, observations, and evaluations to assess practicum student's progress.
• Consult regularly with faculty from academic departments on practicum and observation experiences for EMU students.
• Maintain records, monitor and report on the progress of individual children in accordance with protocol established by the Children's Institute, receiving schools, referral agencies, and sponsoring agencies.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits, and report to parents on child's adjustment and daily/periodic progress.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate student employees and volunteers.
• Organize and maintain a safe, attractive, and stimulating classroom learning environment.
• Support policies and goals of the Children's Institute, and participate in staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and research and special projects.
• Take leadership responsibility for at least one major committee or special project per academic year, to be determined by Director.
• Perform related Departmental duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education, typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, is required.
• Michigan Elementary Teaching Certification, with Early Childhood Endorsement (ZA or ZS), is required.
• Three years' early childhood teaching experience in the appropriate age group is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with very young children, parents and staff.