Early Childhood Educator Specialist

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Plans, creates, and implements developmentally appropriate educational programs and provides quality care in an environment that allows children to develop to their potential. Children will be engaged in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Clearly and effectively articulates the philosophies and goals of the Community Programs Enrichment program.
• Provides a clean and organized environment where children are safe, nurtured and valued.
• Plans, posts and implements activity/lesson plans that are in accordance with the Arizona State Early Learning Standards or Arizona State Kindergarten Standards.
• Encourages the development of social and emotional learning by utilizing positive behavior supports, classroom management and role-modeling techniques.
• Participates in the children’s activities by interacting, observing, extending language experiences, modeling desired behavior and facilitating conflict resolution as stated in the Arizona State Early Learning Standards using only positive guidance techniques.
• Supervises children, maintains ratios and keeps a daily attendance roster.
• Maintains an anecdotal portfolio (file) for each child that includes written goals, objectives, and activity plans that follow the Arizona State Early Learning Standards.
• Posts current lunch menu and all required notices and information on a Parent Board.
• Maintains and updates emergency information for each child.
• Prepares monthly sign-in sheets that includes writing in parents name, placing name/schedule labels and daily review of parent signatures and correct times.
• Arranges the environment so that the activities/centers are engaging and developmentally appropriate.
• Responsible for daily and/or weekly email communication with families, and monthly updated documentation/observation boards.
• Participates in daily cleaning and safety checklist.
• Reports supply needs and maintenance needs to the Site Director.
• Follows the Vail School District Governing Board Polices and Procedures along with the Community Programs Staff Handbook and Early Childhood NAEYC accreditation requirements.
• Follows the A.C.T. and G.R.E.A.T. statements as explained in the Community Programs Staff Handbook.
• Follows rules and regulations of the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Attends and actively participates in all required staff meetings and obtain a minimum of 24 hours of professional development each year with verification of attendance to be placed in personnel file, and meeting DHS requirements.
• Reads the staff notebook and signs in and out daily.
• Communicates with other teachers on the scope and sequence of the program and articulates this to the parents using various communication tools, i.e., “What I Did Today” boards, newsletters, etc.
• Builds relationships by communicating positively and effectively with parents on a regular basis.
• Staff working with Pre-K children must conduct a minimum of three (3) parent-teacher conferences per school year.
• Maintains a work environment that generates trust, collaboration, and caring.
• Assumes tasks assigned by the Site Director, Regional Site Director, Enrichment Program Coordinator and/or the Director of Community Programs.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community Programs staff, representatives of local and state agencies, families and the public.
• Must be able to work with a diverse population,…