Ph3Position Summary /h3pThe Teacher provides high-quality responsive early education and child development services to all children that promote school readiness, cognitive, social, and emotional growth for success in school. The Teacher works in collaboration with the partnering Teacher or Teacher Assistant, Classroom Partners, Special Needs Aides and Volunteers in the classroom. The Teacher is responsible for performance expectations, child outcomes, compliance and adherence to policies that create a safe and active learning environment for all children in their care. The Teacher should build a nurturing relationship with each child and a mutually beneficial relationship with the parent or guardian of each child. The Teacher is responsible for working cooperatively with Family Engagement Specialists, family members or guardians, Classroom Coaches and other specialists who may be in a role to support child outcomes. The Teacher must act as a professional representative of the agency in the classroom and within the community. /ph3Responsibilities /h3pDeliver high-quality early education and child development results by implementing and adhering to the following : /pulliCollaboration with the partnering Teacher or Teacher Assistant /liliDemonstrate the ability to work with Center Director and Early Learning Coach on professional development and growth /liliHead Start Performance Standards /liliHead Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework /liliDaycare Licensing Minimum Standards /liliAgency Policies and Procedures and HR Policies /liliCreative Curriculum /liliAlabama Early Learning Guidelines /liliAlabama Standards for Early Learning and Development /liliIdentify individual child strengths and areas of needed growth through data collection and analysis. /liliUtilize Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD to complete weekly lesson plans and individual child plans. /liliRegularly and professionally communicate with parents to ensure they arekept informed about their child’s routines, activities and behavior. /liliEngages in the Practice Based Coaching Model /liliAssess Teaching Practices by identifying strengths and areas of needed growth /liliPlan appropriate activities that support the growth and progression of children with IEPs and their families. Including working with the LEA or provider to extend the activities. /li /ulh3Additional Responsibilities /h3ulliMust review and verify all required documentation prior to submission. /liliMonitor and assure all required documentation is entered correctly into data system. /liliOther duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position or related duties. /li /ulh3Work Relationships and Scope /h3ulliReports directly to the Center Director. Works closely with the partnering Teacher, or Teacher Assistant, Family Engagement Staff, Children’s Services support staff, children and families. /li /ulh3Measure of Performance /h3ulliQuality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed. /liliImplement high quality Teaching Practices that promote children’s individual development and learning (ongoing) /liliShows overall growth in the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) (ongoing) /liliComplete and review required checklists (Monthly) /liliPull and review ChildPlus reports (Monthly) /liliShows overall growth in Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) scores by working towards meeting program goal (2x / year) /liliReview all classroom paperwork for accuracy prior to submission or uploading into data system (ongoing) /liliComplete Creative Curriculum Fidelity Teacher Checklist (annually) /liliIndividualize with children based on their needs and interests. (ongoing) /liliAssess children’s development and learning (3x / year) /liliComplete classroom level School Readiness Data Analysis (3x / year) /liliEngage in Practice Based Coaching. (ongoing) /liliAccountable for time in time keeping system (daily) /liliParent Conferences (2 per year, per child) /liliHome Visits (2 per year, per child) /liliInitial Home Visits completed prior to child’s attendance. /liliWork with Family Engagement Specialist to build relationships with families. (ongoing) /liliFollow program Policies and Procedures. (ongoing) /liliResponsible for securing a Classroom Partner if out of work for any reason. (ongoing) /li /ulh3Knowledge, Skills and Abilities /h3ulliUse of effective and appropriate Teaching Practices. /liliFocus on promoting growth and developmental progressions in children. /liliIntegrate and analyze child assessment data for planning. /liliIntegrate developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all developmental areas. /liliEffectively communicate verbally and in written form with accuracy and acuity. /liliConduct screens and assessments. /liliAbility to focus on the individuals needs of each child while maintaining order in the classroom. /liliMust understand and be sensitive to the challenges of income eligible families and the consequences that families and children face in low-income communities. /liliMust understand the challenges for families where English is not the primary language used in the home. /li /ulh3Credentials / Experience /h3pMust have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with 9 hours of concentrated coursework and experience working in a pre-school environment. Teachers are expected to be continuous learners and willing to advance in their professional development path. /ph3Other Characteristics /h3ulliObtain and maintain a current age appropriate CPR / First Aid Certification. /liliThis position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and safe driving record. /liliProficient user of digital technology. /liliMust pass an ABI / FBI Background check every five years and a drug test at employment and randomly. /li /ulh3Working Conditions /h3pResults are primarily delivered in a classroom setting conducive to the activities of young children. The Teacher will be required to actively engage children in play, requiring sitting, standing, bending, and minimal lifting of at least 50 pounds. The Teacher is expected to actively engage children in outdoors activities. The Teacher may encounter children with challenging behaviors and consistently utilize appropriate strategies to redirect in addition to working with parents / guardians. The Teacher is required to make two home visits per child each school year. The Teacher will develop supportive and professional relationships with parents and families that encourage mutual trust and respect through communication that creates a welcoming environment supportive of unique cultures, ethnicity and economic backgrounds of the families. /ph3Benefits /h3pAll full time employees of the Partnership are provided a very generous and exceptional benefits package which includes full medical coverage managed by PEEHIP (BC / BS Plan). The agency contributes over 10% monthly to the Retirement System of Alabama on behalf of each employee. /ph3Acknowledgement /h3pThis job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Center Director (CD). All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr