Early Childhood Education Teacher

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Full Time Professional Ben Frnlkn - 2.0 Early Childhood Division, New Britain, CT, US

Salary Range: $20.63 To $29.13 Hourly

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Teacher

PROGRAM/DEPT: Early Childhood Division

REPORTS TO: Education and Family Services Manager

GRADE/CLASSIFICATION: Regular Full Time

FLSA: Non-exempt

The impactful mission of the Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA) is to improve the quality of life by helping people achieve their economic and social potential; responding to the causes and conditions of poverty; and building stronger individuals, families and the communities we serve.

Our Early Childhood Division needs dedicated and skilled Teachers to deliver this mission!

Job Objective: To create a classroom environment that will promote the growth and development of children as individuals through the implementation of best practices developmentally; to develop relationships with families that supports their position as primary educators of their children to partner with Social Service Staff and Program Administration in engaging families in the life of the Head Start Program and to monitor service quality to children and families.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned based upon program needs):

• Knowledge of and compliance with organization and departmental policies and Federal, State and Head Start Performance standards.
• Adhere to universal precautions and principals of hygiene and safety as appropriate for children, families and staff.
• Demonstrate regard for others in any and all communication and encounters - oral and written.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequate and complete explanations.
• Complete required forms, reports and projects accurately and on time.
• Demonstrate regard for children by communicating praise and respect, engaging them at eye level, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of program policies and procedures regarding communication at all levels.
• Must be at least 20 years of age and meet one of the following requirements:
• A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 Credits in Early Childhood Education from a College or University and one year of verifiable full day experience in-group care of unrelated children less than six years old.
• OR
• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of verifiable full day experience in-group care of unrelated children less than six years old.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knows child development characteristics for age group(s) served.
• Knows current best practices in the areas of child development.
• Knows diverse and appropriate activities for children in various developmental groups.
• Knows the elements of good classroom organization and scheduling of activities.
• Knows the Head Start Performance Standards particularly as they relate to the implementation of all service and components within the classroom.
• Knows and is able to administer and interpret screening and assessment data and use these data to report child outcomes and address individualization.
• Knows and is sensitive to watch child's and family's values, beliefs, traditions, cultural influences,