Teacher- Pre-K Counts (anticipated)

About the Role

This position is an anticipated opening for a Pre-K Counts Teacher at Juniata County Early Childhood Services in Mifflintown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Plan instructional activities as described in the PA Early Learning Standards for a minimum of 5 1/4 hours per day for preschool-aged children. Instructional time includes:
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Orientation of children to the program, settings, and routines
  • Meals/snack-time, if integral to the curriculum and facilitated by the Lead Teacher
  • Play-time, including outdoor/indoor play or child-directed activities, if part of the instructional day
  • Library visits, art, music, or physical education
  • Opening exercises, including circle time
  • Educational trips
• Develop an individual plan for each child, including goal setting based on identified needs and activities to meet established goals.
• Screen, observe, and document children's progress related to individual goals.
• Make appropriate referrals to Early Intervention providers for children needing further support.
• Collaborate with Early Intervention providers and other agencies (e.g., Head Start, preschools, daycare, mental health services) to coordinate services and maximize resources.
• Supervise and eat nutritionally prepared meals/snacks with children to model good nutrition and social skills.
• Understand and follow regulations for preventing occupational disease and injury, including universal precautions and contamination prevention.
• Establish systems to meet program needs for parent involvement in each classroom.
• Build positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on trust and rapport.
• Participate in parent orientation to the program.
• Schedule and document parent-teacher conferences and home visits as required.
• Involve parents in educational activities, emphasizing their role in child development and assisting them in increasing their knowledge and skills.
• Assist families and children in transitioning into Kindergarten.
• Direct and supervise teacher aides, classroom staff, and volunteers, including monitoring performance and conducting evaluations.
• Submit daily attendance records and monthly reports to the direct Supervisor.
• Gather and maintain individual, family, and classroom data for documentation, assessment, and program planning.
• Attend the PA Pre-K Counts Core Series of Professional Development within the first two years of hire.
• Obtain a minimum of 24 hours of professional development annually, with at least 12 hours specific to early childhood education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants must upload the following required clearances:
  • Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
  • Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
  • Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance
• Links to these clearances can be found at https://www.tiu11.org/human-resources/.