Teacher, Pre-School

JOB TITLE: Teacher
- Preschool
DEPT: Early Learning Division
REPORTS TO: Site Manager FLSA: Non-exempt
SALARY RANGE: Grade 5

JOB SUMMARY: Provide age-appropriate preschool instruction that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. Promote family engagement and meet the requirements of federal, state, and local/state policies and procedures. Also, responsible for the supervision of additional classroom teaching staff, volunteers, and interns in their assigned duties.
CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.

• Responsible for creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all students.
• Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual child needs.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students.
• Responsible for implementing the curriculum of the classroom, planning, and writing weekly learning experience plans.
• Responsible for daily attendance, case notes, and reports as required, and data entry into Child Plus, Teaching Strategies Gold, or another designated database.
• Responsible for the development and periodic review of individualized educational plans for each child.
• Responsible for scheduling home visits (minimum of two) and parent contacts (Head Start).
• Responsible for room coverage at all times as well as maintaining a safe indoor/outdoor environment.
• Maintain an orderly classroom and keep equipment/supplies in good condition.
• Attendance and participation in professional development opportunities and staff meetings.
• Supervision of classroom staff, professionals, interns, and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with Family Advocate, component staff, and community partners.
• Adhere to Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. policies and procedures related to prevention and response to COVID-19, including participating in training, use of PPE, implementation of universal precautions, social distancing, and keeping the workspace clean.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a non-ECE Bachelor’s with 12 credits in ECE. Six months or more of classroom experience in an ECE setting is preferred.

OR

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, pursuing a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field, and the CT Early Childhood Teacher Credential with six months or more of classroom experience in an ECE setting preferred.
• Must have proficient computer and technology skills as well as knowledge of various processe,s including database management, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, and email.
• Must obtain knowledge of Federal Head Start ERSEA Performance Standards, philosophy, and mission.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to produce written reports and documentation.
• Commit to continuous improvement by attending training and professional development opportunities as desired or as assigned.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Please Note: Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION