Teacher; Pre-K

Job Title: Teacher (Pre-K)

Department: Early Childhood and Family Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours/Weeks: Part Year, Full Time

Bargaining Unit Position: Yes

Hiring Range: $18.62 - $21.70

NEKCA Mission Statement: To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.

Teachers create and maintain a respectful classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning. In partnership with families, teaching staff, and program supports, Teachers develop and implement developmentally appropriate, child-initiated, culturally integrated curriculum for children ages 3 – 5 in a classroom environment. They foster an environment that is centered around social emotional learning and school readiness.

• Carry out duties in compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, and NEKCA Standards of Conduct.
• Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized

• Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection Protocol
• Participate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into practice
• Attend and participate in staff, agency, and service provider meetings deemed necessary for job performance

N/A, this position does not supervise any staff.

• Create and maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment by implementing appropriate effective behavior management strategies
• Teachers join children in all settings, observing and engaging them in conversations at eye level to extend and deepen children’s learning
• Attend to the personal care needs of all children in the center
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date files on assigned children
• Participate in completion of HS/EHS Application as requested
• Participate in planning and implementation of registration activities
• Participate in obtaining heights and weights and sensory screenings for children enrolled
• Complete developmental screening within 45 days of child entering the program and incorporate information into weekly planning, classroom setup, and home visits
• Complete Family Mealtime Patterns within 45 days of child entering the program. Update in the spring during 2nd home visit
• Develop and implement classroom curriculum through age-appropriate activities that include organized learning areas allowing a variety of choices each day based on child and family’s needs, interests, culture, home language, and assessment information
• Solicit and incorporate parent/guardian input into the curriculum
• Provide individualized activities for a minimum of three focus children a week
• Complete observations to support each objective and dimension of Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment Systems 3 times per year
• Complete Family Conference form in fall and spring and update at second Parent/Guardian Teacher Conference
• Offer two Parent/Guardian Teacher Conferences and two home visits per year
• Review and discuss behavioral and play-based screenings with parent/guardian
• Review Child Health Summaries with parents/guardians by the end of the Program Year
• Staff will document all child development, health, and disability delivery of services and follow-up
• Encourage and document parent/guardian partnership in their child’s learning experience and their family’s Head Start experience
• Offer and document ongoing communication efforts with parents/guardians
• Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Health Plans as requested
• In partnership with parents/guardians, Center Manager, and CAMs, initiate and document referral process to appropriate agencies/providers based on developmental concerns
• In partnership with families and appropriate community agencies/providers, participate in and ensure documentation of team meetings, evaluation processes, and development of individualized plans
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans…