A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Three Director Full Time/ Academic Year Job Description :
EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to teach preschool children in the Head Start program. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, experienced working with preschool-aged children, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Major Responsibilities:
Plan and implement a wide variety of creative and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5 that promote school readiness through language, literacy, cognition, social studies, mathematics, science, the arts, social-emotional skills, and physical development in a culturally and linguistically rich environment. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with parents as partners in their child's learning process. Conduct developmental screenings, observations, and on-going assessments to inform the development and implementation of monthly goals for each child. Conduct Home Visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences throughout the year to strengthen the home/school coordination of activities for the child. Work with parents to establish and evaluate developmental goals for the child.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to develop effective relationships Excellent interpersonal skills with children, families, and co-workers.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred) / Associates Degree (accepted) in Early Childhood or in a related field with 12 ECE credits and experience teaching preschool-aged children preferred. Maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and their families. Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this job.
Physical Requirements:
Position self to bend and lift up to 30lbs. Arrange classroom furniture based on needs of children and curriculum. Highly competitive benefits package/ six (6) paid Holidays Tuition reimbursement available State of CT ECE professional development hours provided by Head Start Mission EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). Our mission as the RESC in western Connecticut to is to promote the success of area school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. In addition, EdAdvance operates five specialized school programs for students who are requiring educational placement outside of their district. To achieve our mission, we are committed to the "Three Cs" : Connection -We actively listen to, engage with, and learn from our colleagues within the agency and our constituents across the region and state. This fosters and strengthens partnerships, leading to true understanding of our region. Culture -We strive to achieve "Systemness", where everyone embraces and is committed to the success of our agency as a whole. This internal climate of cooperation is evident to our school district and community partners. Customization -We focus on "Culture" and "Connection" to increase our capacity to provide flexible solutions, services, and supports tailored to the unique needs of the school districts and communities we serve and at the level of excellence they expect. EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran, marital or familial status, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250-9410 EdAdvance was established under Connecticut Statute 10-66, a-m, and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of members from local Boards of Education.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.50 - $28.50 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
