Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

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Position Information

Position Title Early Childhood Classroom Teacher Position Number TBD Position Type Temporary Part-Time Hiring Location Stanton Campus-Newark, DE Contact Phone Number  Contact Email Address s-jobs Work Location Stanton Campus-Newark, DE Position Specific Details

The incumbent in this position will provide classroom instruction to children at the Child Development Center. The hours of this position may vary based on the operational needs of the position.

Salary $21.17/hr

Classification Information

Classification Title Early Childhood Classroom Teacher Job Code 5065 (FT), 5565 (PT) FLSA Non-Exempt Position Pay Grade B/C 12 Position Type Part-Time Summary Statement

An incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum in a classroom within the Child Development Center (CDC). Work includes, ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all children, while supporting their cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth, maintaining compliance with regulations and fostering positive relationships with families, staff, and College students participating in early childhood practicum experiences.

Nature and Scope

An incumbent reports to the director of the child development center and is responsible for the daily operations and supervision of a classroom serving infants, toddlers, or pre-school aged children. Work includes curriculum planning and implementation, classroom management, developmental observation and assessment, and coordination with families, staff, and students. The position requires compliance with state standards and regulations as well as College policy.

The incumbent may supervise classroom assistants, substitutes, student interns, and volunteers. This position models appropriate interactions for Early Childhood Education practicum students, maintains professional communications, and supports the mission of the College's Child Development Center.

Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

1. Creates and delivers weekly lesson plans for developmentally appropriate activities related to the following domains: cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional.

2. Assesses the physical, cognitive, social-emotional development of the children using guidelines provided by director of the child development center. Reports concerns regarding developmental milestones to the assistant director of the child development center to determine if referrals for special services are needed.

3. Maintains accurate, confidential, and current documentation of children's progress, incidents, attendance, and health information.

4. Communicate regularly with families, staff, and management, regarding developmental milestones and areas for support, while establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with families through communication, conferences, and education activities. Conducts a minimum of two parent-teacher conferences per year.

5. Creates a nurturing, inclusive, and structed classroom environment that promotes learning through play and positive social interactions.

6. Supervises early childhood classroom assistants, interns, and/or volunteers, including coordinating their daily assignments and providing timely support and feedback.

7. Maintains health and safety standards in accordance with OCCL regulations and Center policies, including supervision ratios, sanitation practices, and emergency procedures. Maintains the cleanliness of supplies and equipment and performs light housekeeping duties for the Center as needed.

8. Maintains written and electronic records daily regarding each child's development, daily activities, injury reports, etc.as assigned by the director of the child development center. Ensures that incidents including behavior and accident reports are communicated on the same business day to Center management and families as appropriate.

9. Makes recommendations to the assistant director of the child development center…