Instructor - ECEAP

Preschool Instructor PT 7

Under the general supervision of the building administrator, provide children a learning environment with varied experiences that encourage age and stage appropriate development, while enhancing the parental role as the primary influence on child education and development.

Plan and develop a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities. Prepare and implement lesson plans in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and the Head Start Work Plan. Interact positively with all children to support individual learning and meet emotional needs. Provide a curriculum and multi-cultural environment that meets the needs of each child, including those with disabilities. Communicate regularly and respectfully with families while involving them in the educational program.

Encourage and support families working toward established goals. Conduct a minimum of four (4) family visits per year; two (2) on site, two (2) off site. Attend monthly teacher/parent meetings during the day or evening, as necessary. Conduct and document written observations of individual children. Develop a learning plan for each child within six (6) weeks of school entry. Administer standardized screening tools for each child within 45 calendar days of school entry.

Re-screen and refer, as necessary. Direct and train Head Start/ECEAP Teacher Assistants. Recruit and train volunteers for the classroom. Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families, including staffing and other cross-component coordination efforts. Maintain complete and confidential records on each child. Maintain knowledge and skills by attending in-service training. Assist with the planning, preparation, and serving of meals to children, as well as share the meal period with the children.

Provide for the physical welfare of each child; may include diaper changing and providing first aid. Conduct regular classroom housekeeping duties. May include vacuuming, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Education and Experience:

An AA degree in Early Childhood Education AND two (2) years of successful experience working in an early childhood classroom.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of and competency in curriculum areas such as music, art, science, pre-reading, story telling, and language development. Knowledge of and competency in planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom arrangement and management, physical safety of children, and health needs of children. Ability to effectively work with and communicate with students, parents, volunteers, staff, and administration within a diverse cultural and socio-economic environment.

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Access to personal vehicle. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Must be organized and dependable.

Certification and Licenses:
Successful completion of fingerprint and background check. Proof of physical examination and tuberculosis skin test. Positive test results must be accompanied by a physician's statement or chest x-ray. First aid and CPR card. Food and Beverage Handlers permit. Current valid Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance.

Work is performed in a regular elementary school building. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk, reach, requiring ordinary physical effort; lift 20 pounds and push/pull 40 pounds; listen more closely than normal daily life; use fingers, hands, and limbs with ordinary skill and speed are all required. Exposure to dust, fumes, bleach and disinfectants, traffic, infectious diseases/sickness, bodily fluids, occasional extreme noise levels, and occasional high-risk interactions with emotionally disturbed or dangerous individuals.