Master Teacher Job Casa Grande area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

Job Summary:

Responsible for working directly in the classroom with a focus on children 18 months to 5 years of age, including working collaboratively with the site staff to ensure the successful operation of a school readiness classroom with a total of 15-20 children, working with his/her team to implement content areas and with family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities within the Head Start Program.

Essential Functions:

The Master Teacher will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions, and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all our agency employees.

The Master Teacher responsibilities chiefly fall within the following essential functions, although s/he may perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned. The Master Teacher will demonstrate competency to perform essential functions that include:

Substitute in various classrooms at various locations.

Understands and implements all Center base Curriculums.

Provides a safe environment and teaches children safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries.

Teaches children about good nutrition and practices that promote health and wellness.

Responsible for organizing and using positive interactions, physical space, materials, daily schedule, and routines to create a secure, interesting, and enjoyable environment that promotes engagement, play, exploration, and learning of all children including children with disabilities and special needs, as appropriate for the time in the classroom.

Implements curriculum by using a variety of developmentally appropriate materials, learning experiences, and teaching strategies to promote curiosity, reasoning, problem‑solving, physical development, and other cognitive skills of all children.

Promotes children's learning of language, literacy, mathematics, science, technology, social studies, and the arts.

Implements Emotional Support Curriculum and strategies and help children communicate their thoughts and feelings; regulate their emotions and behaviors; establish and sustain positive relationships; and participates cooperatively and constructively with peers.

Assures dual‑language learners make progress in understanding and speaking both English and their home language.

Demonstrates a warm, positive, supportive, and responsive approach with each child, and helps each child learn about and take pride in his or her individual and cultural identity.

Communicates and collaborates with staff, parents and community who represent culturally and ethnically diverse populations.

Uses observation, documentation, and planning to support children's development and learning and to ensure individualization in planning and effective operation of the classroom or group, as appropriate for the time in the classroom.

Makes decisions based on knowledge of research‑based early childhood practices, promotes high‑quality in school readiness services, and takes advantage of opportunities to improve knowledge and competence.

Use reflective practice and additional strategies to promote positive outcomes for the teaching staff and the children they influence.

Is proficient in using Child Ongoing Assessment for Preschool and Early Head Start.

Proficient in utilizing various virtual platforms to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.

Travel as needed throughout PGCCS Head Start service area.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE); or Associate degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to ECE, with experience teaching preschool‑age children;
Baccalaureate degree preferred. All education must be from an accredited institution.

Master Teacher must be at least 18 years old.

Two years of pre‑school (ages 18 months–5 years) classroom teaching experience is preferred.

Two years Head Start teaching preferred.

Arizona Driver's License, proof of insurance, fingerprint card, Social Security card, CPR and First Aid, food handlers, if required, and provide a vehicle for program business.

Travel throughout Pinal and Gila counties on a…