Preschool Teacher

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Classification Title

Working Title

Brief Position Overview

Great opportunity teaching young children!

Position Number

Position Number 4N1154

Department

Department Human Development &Community Health

Division

Division College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

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Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

The ASMSU Early Learning Center’s mission is to serve the MSU students, staff and faculty as a quality early care and education center for children ages 6 weeks until entrance into Kindergarten; to implement a program to meet the needs of young children at different ages and developmental levels; to be an inclusive setting for children and their families; to support families as valued partners in the education process;

and to promote a learning community of children and adults that promotes optimal child development and healthy families.
The lead teacher is responsible for all aspects of the ASMSU Early Learning Center classroom curriculum planning and implementation; supervision and guidance of children, teacher aides, and MSU students; parent relationships and involvement; classroom environment; safety and health standards.

• Plan and implement curriculum.
• Inspect classroom and outdoor environment daily for safety and sanitation and take steps to make any necessary corrections.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Supervise work of the teacher aides.
• Carry out all policies and procedures of the ASMSU Early Learning Center.

• Actively support for children of all abilities.
• Develop children’s dispositions for life- long learning.
• Engage children in active, meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Are based on results of on-going daily observations and assessments of individual children’s abilities and interest.

• Meet with families before the child enrolls to develop a positive relationship and learn about family background.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a daily basis.
• Conduct at least two parent/teacher conferences per year.
• Plan and attend at least two Family Night gatherings per year.
• Use newsletters, email and face to face conversations to inform families of current and future events, as well as encourage parent involvement.
• Help families find resources to enhance their life situations.

• Give objective, non-judgmental feedback and suggestions, and support.
• Communicate classroom expectations and daily tasks to each student.
• Model exemplary curriculum planning, activities and best practices>
• Participate in training and course work to remain current with the trends in ECE and to meet requirements for licensing.
• With the support from the director, develop and complete a yearly professional development plan.
• Maintain membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
• Maintain an active status on the MT Early Childhood Practitioner Registry.
• Work as a supportive team member with center staff to accomplish center goals.
• Incorporate the NAEYC Code of Ethics in all work relate activities.
• Accomplish on-going activities to maintain NAEYC Accreditation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development & Family Science, Child Development, or related field
• Early Childhood Lead Teacher certified through Montana Childcare Licensing
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an early childhood (birth – age
  5) teacher

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience in varying…