Teacher, Associate

Description

Community Action provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. As a Teacher, you will plan, prepare, and implement classroom activities, facilitate parent engagement, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage the day‑to‑day operation of the center.

The Teacher plans, prepares, and implements all activities for an assigned classroom. The role includes facilitating parent engagement through conferences and meetings, supervising, scheduling, training, and evaluating staff and volunteers, and providing leadership in the classroom and the center. In the absence of the supervisor, the Teacher manages day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of the center, ensuring program quality.

• Plans, prepares, and implements classroom activities and field trips; introduces new modules to the program; uses classroom outcome reports to guide strategies; writes daily plans and posts them in the classroom.
• Completes screenings, records observations of children, and works with parents to meet individual needs; supervises planning and implementation of classroom activities; ensures completion of programmatic and agency reports; conducts ongoing COR assessments as required.
• Plans and implements a cultural awareness program with at least one activity per month.
• Assists in preparing and supervising nutritious meals and snacks, purchases food supplies, and promotes a learning environment during mealtime.
• Orient parents as classroom volunteers and assists staff and parents in organizing parent activities; attends parent meetings.
• Coordinates and attends home visits.
• Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff; maintains performance review system for direct reports; mediates staff conflicts; counsels employees on performance issues; recommends disciplinary action when necessary; assesses and orders program equipment and supplies for staff and sites.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• 2–3 years of teaching experience with young children in a center‑based program or home‑day‑care program.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in planning for individual needs.
• Experience establishing and maintaining safe, healthy learning environments.
• Experience conducting developmental screenings.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related computer software.
• Excellent communication with and relation to young children.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Ability to promote feelings of trust and security by establishing caring relationships.

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field with at least 36 credits in Early Childhood.
• Credential or certification in family services or a related field within 18 months of hire.
• Individuals with a CDA or Associate’s Degree must be in active pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Must hold an Ed Tech Certification (Levels II or III).
• Open classroom/hands‑on learning philosophy.
• Working knowledge of Early Childhood Education.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must pass required background checks.
• Must hold a current C.H.R.C. credential.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and provide proof of insurance.

• Maintains and promotes the Agency’s Mission, Vision, and Goals.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects the Agency’s information.
• Adheres to all safety policies with a safety‑first approach.
• Exhibits a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude.
• Practices teamwork through effective internal communication and relationships.
• Is punctual and uses time appropriately.
• Performs required work in a timely fashion with minimal errors.
• Participates in trainings, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
• Exhibits professionalism and integrity.
• Represents the Agency in the community as appropriate to the role.

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