Early Education Center Teacher

Description

COA Youth & Family Centers
Job Description

Early Education Center Teacher

Department:
Early Education Center

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Reports to:

Senior Early Education Center Manager

Direct reports:
None

Driver Status: N/A

Primary

Location:

Riverwest Center, 909 E Garfield Avenue, Milwaukee 53212.

This position is a member of COA’s Early Education team.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day programming within the classroom. This includes complying with all applicable standards such as State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing, Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) policy standards, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.

This is a full time year-round position eligible for benefits.

Benefits include generous paid time off, health plans (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays and a great working environment.

Child Development

Goal: appropriately manage child behavior.

• Use active supervision at all times.
• Engage positively, using redirection and positive reinforcement.
• Get on child’s level to interact, play and talk.
• Follow expectations on positive physical contact.

Goal: ensure curriculum is delivered to fidelity.

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans using Creative Curriculum.
• Follow ASQ process to monitor progress.
• Update child portfolios per 4 checkpoints throughout the year.
• Enter eight anecdotal records/observations into Teaching Strategies GOLD per child per month.
• Use plan time and down time appropriately.

Classroom Management

Goal: ensure a safe, fun place to learn and grow.

• Use set routines and daily room schedules.
• Maintain overall physical classroom environment; cleanliness, organization, decorations, and structure as per licensing and other standards. Oversee classroom inventory.
• Maintain accurate and timely recordkeeping:

Relationships with Parents

Goal: professional and trusting relationships with parents.

• Communicate with parents on a daily basis regarding positive thoughts; concerns and incidents in a calm and professional manner.
• Perform parent-teacher conferences and home visits.
• Represent the program to parents.
• Support family engagement events.

Other

• Role model appropriate behavior at all times. This includes developing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships with youth, colleagues, parents, facilitators, community members, etc.
• Represent the program and the agency appropriately.
• Attend professional development, staff meetings, and conferences, trainings (including weekends and Saturdays) to retain current in industry knowledge and fulfill continuing education requirements.
• Support other areas within the building (e.g., reception) as needed.

• Minimum age of 18 and high school diploma/GED
• Must meet DCF, HS/EHS, and NAEYC requirements.
• Highly preferred:
  Level 12 on The Registry or Infant Toddler Credential.
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, EHS, etc. preferred.
• Proficient in Word and Excel plus accurate typing skills.
• Experience working with urban youth and families.

Pre-hire: background check, drug screen and fingerprint.

• Embody COA values with a passion for serving others.
• Philosophical compatibility with COA mission and strength based child development methods.
• Strong early childhood management skills; familiarity with…