Teacher - Pre-K - Longview Center

About the role

The Teacher is responsible for ensuring the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team. They assist with the planning and implementation of the curriculum.

Maintains a Safe and Healthy Environment

• Maintain safe and orderly learning environment.
• Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children.
• Help children maintain proper dental hygiene according to regulations.
• Post necessary health and safety information.
• Share routine duties with other staff (supervision on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance).
• Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean.
• Interact with children in activities they are supervising.
• Perform health checks on children daily.
• Perform daily classroom and playground safety checks and report deficiencies to Lead Teacher.
• Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures.

Demonstrates Physical & Cognitive Competence

• Provide balance between child/teacher-initiated activities.
• Use equipment/materials to promote physical development.
• Provide balance between quiet/active learning activities.
• Involve children in planning and implementing activities.
• Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
• Plan and implement activities that promote the acquisition of number concepts.
• Plan and implement experiences that promote language and literacy development.
• Consider outdoors as a part of the learning environment.
• Assess program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
• Assist Lead Teacher with lesson plans following Work Sampling Online (WSO) to meet individual needs.
• Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
• Use the results of assessments to plan activities for children based on their developmental level.
• Prepare activities ahead of time so materials are in order when needed and follow through with planned activities.
• Use knowledge of children’s developmental stages to plan age-appropriate activities.

Supports Social and Emotional Development and Provides Positive Guidance

• Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem.
• Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop social skills.
• Plan and implement culturally appropriate experiences.
• Use positive guidance techniques/strategies.
• Establish routines with smooth transition periods.
• Encourage children to be independent in decision making and self-care (dressing, toileting, etc.).
• Greet children upon arrival and departure.
• Show each child affection and attention daily.
• Encourage children to problem solve, explore and discover.
• Help children work out problems by encouraging them to talk about their feelings (anger, sadness, fear etc.) and express them appropriately.
• Be willing to work with children with special needs and their families.

Establishes Positive and Productive Relationships with Families

• Greet parents and other visitors with a smile and friendly manner.
• Take time to explain classroom activities and projects to parents.
• Provide verbal and/or written communication to parent’s daily regarding child’s activities.
• Relate assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.
• Plan and conducts home and/or personal visits.
• Promote communication with parents through Procare, progress notes, monthly newsletters, and parent conferences.
• Provide a variety of ways that families can participate in the program and encourage family engagement.

Maintains a Commitment to Professionalism

• Attend staff and parent leadership meetings.
• Attend conference and in-service training.
• Make observable use of knowledge gained from conferences and courses.
• Share new ideas and skills with other staff members.
• Promote the Agency’s philosophy and educational objectives.
• Report to the Center Director before workday begins when planning to be absent.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Report to classroom according to schedule.
• Follow center rules regarding breaks, telephones, clocking in and out, etc.
• Demonstrate proficiency in required job skills and knowledge.
• Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and best practices in ECE.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Use resources effectively.
• Display understanding of State Licensing Regulations.
• Display understanding of NAEYC Standards.
• Display understanding of Quality Rated standards.
• Display knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Display positive outlook and pleasant manner.
• Assume leadership role in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Help supervise substitutes and volunteers working in the classroom.

Teamwork

• Display the ability to work as a team member.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with center staff.
• Actively work to resolve conflict.
• Maintain flexibility with center changes as needed.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Child development and early education theories and practices.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of GELDS and the Georgia Pre-K program requirements.
• Safe and appropriate activities for