Teacher Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Licensing/Certification Requirements; Negative tuberculosis screen, Physical Exam, First Aid Certification, CPR Certification for Infants and toddlers, Food Handlers Card, Criminal Background Check (Some requirements may be obtained prior to employment.)

Environmental Factors/Working Conditions:

Enclosed facility, classroom environment. May come in contact with bodily fluids and contagious diseases. Will require walking on uneven surfaces. Continually able to observe and respond to childrens needs, emergencies and/or conflicts that might occur during the day (inside and outside environments). Continually able to react to a child that is 20 to 30 feet away within 30 seconds. Continually able to lift 1-40 pounds from the floor to a waist high table and carry a child (1-40 pounds) up to 50-100 feet. Must have ability to interact with children on their level: for example, in learning centers, sitting on the floor, conducting and participating in physical activities in the classroom and on the playground, which may include running, bending, stooping, jumping, climbing stairs. Continually able to do fine and medium hand manipulation.

Hours:

Exempt hours: Must work 8 hours per day between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as scheduledEducation and Experience Minimum AA Child Development or BS in Early Childhood Education preferred Two years experience working with young childrenEssential Competencies Experience and education working with young children. Ability to comprehend, process, interpret, and carryout instructions spoken in the English language and written in a variety of documents and references relevant to the job. Ability to write appropriate, intelligible, clear and understandable documents or reports. Must be able to plan and organize. Ability to prioritize multiple demands. Attention to detail and accuracy. Problem assessment and problem solving. Must be able to gather and monitor information. Demonstrates a strong customer service orientation.

Dependable/conscientious:

Demonstrates self-discipline, follows through on areas of responsibility and effective time management. Anticipates what needs to be done without being asked or reminded. Maintain confidentiality for children, families, colleagues and center. Able to resolve conflicts between and among children and co-workers. Reliable with attendance and punctuality. Accepts constructive criticism/direction and provides feedback to supervisor. Exhibits willingness/flexibility in day to day operations. Contacts supervisor as deemed appropriate for situation. Willing to cooperate and collaborate with other staff in a team based work structure showing respect for other staff and helping as necessary. Stress Tolerance. Accepts constructive criticism/direction and provides feedback to supervisor. Self-directed. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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#1:

Organization, Safety and Health Organizes the classroom and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment both inside and outside. Provides for the constant supervision of children by sight AND sound during ALL activities. Assists in keeping the center, playground area, classroom, and common areas clean and safe. Organizes and labels classroom space into functional areas that are recognized and appropriate for the age of children served. Develops and follows a schedule appropriate for the age level being served. Assures clean linens as scheduled (daily, weekly, monthly). Conducts daily health checks for children. Conducts daily environmental check for health and safety. Follows appropriate sanitation protocols for cleaning, sanitizing, hand washing, diapering.

Assists with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service. Serves as a model for healthy habits: eating, washing hands, etc.

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#2:

Child Guidance Maintains classroom using behavioral management techniques.

Implements positive guidance techniques for children using positive reinforcement, praise, and encouragement. Establishes classroom rules with children that are appropriate for the age level and posts them in the classroom. Provides for smooth transitions from one activity to another.

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#3:

Assessment Makes ongoing observations, assessments, referrals, and evaluation of each childs progress in the assigned classrooms. Observes physical conditions of children for illness and makes referrals on child abuse. Makes and records observations and assesses each child in each developmental are, utilizing assessment instruments selected by the center. Shares observations with parents at planned conferences and when needed. Evaluates and improves the physical environment (indoors and outdoors) to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. Refers children with suspected needs appropriately. Assesses classroom using NAEYC standards and other tools as designated by the center.

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#4:

Record Keeping Maintains accurate child attendance records. Records daily food service on appropriate USDA forms. Records childs daily health status. Maintains daily sanitation reports. Records and enters child assessment information using appropriate technology. Creates and maintains NAEYC classroom portfolios. Maintains records of parent meetings, conversations, and family conferences. Maintains and displays current lesson plans. Maintains current classroom inventory. Maintains other records as required.

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#5Teaching and Learning Provides responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group. Plans daily activities jointly with other staff to implement the program in accordance with the policies/philosophy of the center and identified curriculum objectives curriculum objectives. Submits lesson plans as scheduled to the Director. Uses NAEYC standards, Creative Curriculum, Pyramid, DHR standards, etc. when planning activities. Develops ongoing curricula plans.

Conducts classroom activities according to the appropriate level of the child and in accordance with the daily schedule and lesson plans. Provides a variety of art media and allows for individual creative expressions. Displays artwork appropriately. Provides for small group, large group, and individual activities. Provides a balanced program of open-ended learning and structured activities. Requests supplies and equipment in a timely fashion.

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#6Professionalism Presents a positive image of the Center to members of the community. Continues professional growth by participating ongoing ECE Education, training programs and workshops as designed on Individual Staff Development Plans.

Personal Growth:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Maintains confidentiality for all children, families, staff and center. Avoids gossip. Understands and uses NAEYCs Code of Ethical conduct. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create better learning experiences. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for families and children. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Assists with research studies. Promotes teaching professional by supporting pre-service teachers in the classroom. Participates in the centers self-evaluation process and monitoring visits. Participates in general staff meetings and other meetings and events as requested. Monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness and makes changes as needed. Demonstrates flexibility on the job. Informs the director of problems in a timely and appropriate manner. Works with teaching team in safeguarding all classroom supplies and equipment.

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# 7Family Connections Focuses on family-centered service. Demonstrates cultural competency and respect for the childs background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans. Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents. Maintains ongoing, two-way communication with parents/caregivers. Provides a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.

Ensures that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff. Liaison with childrens families to ensure smooth transition from home to child care settings and from classroom to classroom when needed. Assist families with childrens transitions between classes and programs. Treats all children and families with dignity and respect. Greets parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring smooth transitions at arrival and departure. Creates a positive home classroom connection and a family partnership by maintaining ongoing professional appropriate communication with family members. Provides age appropriate take home activities to support childrens learning. Encourages families to become involved in workshops, training and other Center activities. Conducts at least three parent teacher conferences with each childs family per year, according to program schedule, policies and procedures.

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# 8Supervision Assist with the supervision of staff and volunteers, interns, student teachers for child care setting. Conducts supervision on a weekly basis with Associate and Assistant Teachers. Ensures that the Associate and Assistant Teachers are kept updated in all matters concerning the classroom and program: lead teacher meetings, lesson plans policies and procedures training received. Completes yearly performance evaluations. Provides functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to the classroom. Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to director in a timely manner. Reports family changes in schedules and excessive absences to administration in a timely manner.

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# 9Mission Advancement Accepts and demonstrates the JRELCs values and mission. Demonstrates a desire to serve other and fulfill community needs. recblid gpxao4mj90o7dvljf0hqvum38a1gcg