Teacher,Preschool / Daycare Job Salisbury area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Location 1300 W. Bank St., Salisbury, NC, , United States
Base Pay $16.99 / Hour
Employee Type Non Exempt FT
Required Degree High school
Manage Others No

SRCAA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Position Statement

This position assists the Lead Teacher and/or Teacher in providing a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children enrolled in SRCAA Head Start/EHS programs. Performs a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of the students in the classroom setting; assists in the implementation of instructional activities, including self-help and behavior management. Ensure active supervision of children during all indoor and outdoor activities.

Duties

and Responsibilities

Assists in facilitating center/classroom activities - including daily activities, field trips, and selecting and arranging equipment and materials for the learning environment.

Performs duties in accordance with CLASS and School Readiness goals and requirements.

Works cooperatively with staff and families.

Participates daily in team planning of curriculum, using and encouraging appropriate input from parents.

Supports and enforces federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures.

Ensures that the learning environment supports the development of all children’s social-emotional, cognitive, language/literacy and physical development (making use of translators when necessary).

Supervises children at all times by providing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.

Assists in directing classroom activities and maintaining discipline in an appropriate manner.

Encourages all children to participate fully in all activities at all levels of interest and ability.

Supports the development of relationships between children and their families.

Assists with the maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of classroom supplies, materials, and equipment.

Assist Lead Teacher with conducting two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences.

Willingness and ability to assist and support center operations as deemed necessary by program management (examples include, but are not limited to: classroom coverage, bus monitor, substitute bus driver, nutrition assistance).

Daily Responsibilities

Maintaining daily attendance record of children.
Conducting morning health check.
Performing playground checks (if certified).
Providing a stimulating learning environment with age-appropriate activities and materials based on best practices.

Weekly Responsibilities

Planning with Lead Teacher to complete lesson plans.
Assist with anecdotal notes.

Monthly Responsibilities

Contributing to and assist with center newsletter.
Attend Center Staff Meetings, staff trainings.
Attend PLC meetings and fully participate.

Parent and Community Engagement

Assist with conducting home visits and parent/teacher conferences as required by Head Start performance standards.

Participates in workshops, meetings, community events, etc. (e.g. partner meetings, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information.

Compliance and Reporting

Responsible for maintaining compliance by adhering to Agency Policy and Procedures, Administration for Children and Families, Performance Standards, North Carolina Day Care rules and regulations.

Assist Lead Teacher with maintaining all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start performance standards.

Establish and monitor services that ensure program quality and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

Responsible for reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (whether witnessed or made aware of) to immediate supervisor (Center Manager) and/or Head Start/EHS Director within one hour of activity.

Responsible for maintaining training hours as directed by the Division of Child Development and Day Care Licensing requirements through Agency pre-service and in service, workshops, conferences, etc. (as applicable to position).

Environmental Health and Safety

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, health and productive work environment.

Responsible for adhering to NC Sanitation regulation (i.e. floors cleaned, trash cans covered, bathrooms cleaned, water temperature maintained, rugs vacuumed, toys and equipment sanitized).

Responsible for ensuring staff/child ratio is maintained and adequate supervision in the learning environment and while on the playground.

Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate procedure for mixing sanitation solution (if applicable).

Demonstrate knowledge of center safety requirements (tornado, fire drills, fire extinguisher inspection, and fire inspections).

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Teacher, Preschool ​/ Daycare

Teacher, Preschool / Daycare