Early Education Teacher Job City of Watertown New York USA,Education / Teaching

Location: City of Watertown

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm; flexible to the needs of the program; may be required to occasionally work after regular business hours. 10 month plus extended school year (6 week summer program).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood with two years’ experience in a child care setting preferred
or Child Development Associate Credential and five years’ experience in a child care setting

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary/Objective

Responsible for the overall operation of the classroom as it pertains to the “Routine of the Day”. Ensure curriculum is based on Early Childhood Education standards, developmentally appropriate practice and guidelines to promote the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and creative growth of children. Monitors and documents the educational progress of each child. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing “learner-centered” environment.

Incorporate parent involvement in your curriculum. Responsible for the general supervision of teacher aide staff. Carry out duties in accordance with the regulations of any and all programs through which children are serviced:
Office of Children & Family Services, NYS Education Department, and/or NYS Department of Health, NYS Office of Early Learning, Watertown Central School District, etc.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Responsible for the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for all children within a daily classroom schedule.

Collaborate with the Special Education teacher to create differentiated lesson plans for a wide range of abilities and learning styles that meet early childhood guidelines and NYSED learning standards. Communicate the lesson plan to all classroom staff with assigned responsibilities.

Ensure the day’s instructional materials are prepared prior to the arrival of children. Ensure the proper use and storage of supplies and materials. Conducting inventory as needed and request supplies following the purchase requisition and personal expenditure procedures. Incorporate small and large group activities that promote inclusive opportunities with all children.

Conduct Authentic Assessments on an ongoing basis of typically developing children utilizing approved assessment tools and data collection techniques. Implement behavior management plans in collaboration with the Special Education teacher. Maintain files or records of children in the classroom. Complete attendance and wellness tracking forms immediately upon a child’s arrival.

Remain cognizant of children’s current medical status. Consult with Pediatric LPN regarding any change in child’s health or behavior. Complete incident reports and documentation of minor injuries as needed.

Ensure proper staff/child ratio and supervision is maintained at all times.

Communicate with parents on a regular basis to include a weekly newsletter and communication notebooks as needed.

Hold bi-annual parent-teacher conferences as scheduled and additional conferences as needed and/or requested.

Attend staff meetings as requested.

Participate in conferences, workshops and/or in-service trainings as needed or required.

Competencies

Ethical Conduct.
Time Management.
Organization Skills.
Project Management.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct reports

Travel

None unless to workshops, trainings or conferences

Work Environment

The position operates out of the Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center and may require lifting of children, playing…