Teacher I​/II

Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher I/II

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Head Start

SUPERVISOR: Education Program Manager

GRADE: I: NE10 $ 19.36 ($40,269) - $29.04 ($60,403); II: NE11 $ 21.07 ($43,826) - $31.60 ($65,728)

Under direct supervision the Teacher develops, plans, and instructs children on a consistent basis in activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the children based on knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood theories and practices. Provides high quality services to children and their families as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards 1304.21, Indian Health Services Tribal Health and Safety Code and Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.

Enables a successful transition into school readiness and a safe and healthy learning environment. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

• Develops written daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans in a manner that will develop each child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social behavior and in accordance with Head Start strategic plan; plans activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.
• Provides developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in all curriculum areas; avoids activities causing over-stimulation or fatigue.
• Consults with Early Intervention Manager to provide resources for special needs referrals.
• Encourages children to develop their independence by assigning responsibilities to individuals by presenting each child with increasingly challenging tasks.
• Accompanies children on field trips or to activities.
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care.
• Fosters cooperative social behavior; promotes self-expression and appreciation of aesthetic experiences.
• Ensures the cleanliness and safety of materials, classroom, and playgrounds by performing routine inspections.
• Maintains effective working relationships with parents by providing opportunities for parent participation.
• Observes and records each individual child’s progress and growth for planning future lessons and sharing information with parents; meets regularly with parents; provides regular written progress reports.
• Participates in all phases of the Head Start training program.
• Coordinates and trains Teacher’s Assistants and classroom volunteers.
• Reviews developmental screening of all children in coordination with the Education and Early Intervention (Disabilities) Program Manager.
• Participates in and attends parent meetings as available.
• Organizes activities/curriculum to involve special needs children in an active learning environment.
• Maintains confidential individual progress records for all children, ensuring complete, accurate, and current files.
• Establishes classroom rules and routines that are communicated to the children and their families.
• Completes daily documentation and monthly reports.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through ongoing training.
• Contributes to a team effort and approach.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

TEACHER I:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with the ability to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field within three (3) years of hire date; plus one (1) year experience working with pre-school children.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR, food handlers, blood borne pathogens, and mandated reporting within thirty (30) days of employment.
• An annual physical and satisfactory health requirements as defined by the federal program standards must be completed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver’s license or capable of obtaining one within thirty-days (30) of employment.
• Must be able to be insurable under the Tribe’s Driving Policy.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

This is the entry level in the Teacher series. Upon receipt of the degree, written recommendation of the Education Program Manager, and meeting the minimum qualifications, the incumbent may progress to Teacher II.

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