Early Learning Teacher

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Base pay range: $46,800.00/yr - $66,000.00/yr

JOB TITLE: Early Learning Teacher

JOB BRIEF:

• To assess children’s functional developmental levels; plan and implement age-appropriate interventions to meet child and family objectives; provide recommendations and coaching support; and provide Family Service Coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Kansas teaching certificate (early childhood certification preferred).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

DIVERSITY: As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Ensures compliance with Head Start performance standards, licensing guidelines, and state grant requirements within the classroom.
• Prepares and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Guides students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Demonstrates instructional and interpersonal strategies and techniques that are responsible to the cultural, ethnic, economic and linguistic differences of students.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing Early Learning Program Handbook and Board policy.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attends and participates in staff, curricular, and faculty meetings.
• Participates in district and building in-service activities.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:

• Full time school year position.
• Based on Salary Schedule.
• Salary Schedule
• Salary yet to be established.

REPORTS TO: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits Available.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• For the  school year, USD 383 paid the full health insurance premium for employees (Option
  
  C) and short-term disability insurance.
• Additional Benefits Available
  - Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.

RETIREMENT:

• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.

TECHNOLOGY:

• District provided devices - iPad, laptop, and/or desktop for certified staff.

PAID COLLABORATION TIME.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ABOUT US:

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens.
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Entry level

Full-time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education