Full Job Description UCP Charter Schools is seeking a Early Childhood Teacher! This position requires an Associate or CDA. The Early Childhood Teacher is the instructional leader of a classroom of 12-18 Pre-School - PreK students with and without disabilities. Each teacher must believe that "all children can learn" and have a commitment to including every child in all activities to develop their fullest potential.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop a classroom climate where students/staff have positive and respectful relationships with one another and students are enthusiastic about learning. Provide interesting and stimulating materials and instruction for students using many modalities. Use a variety of information to determine the effects of learning experiences on student's cognitive, linquististic, social, emotional, physical development, independent functioning and approaches to learning. Conduct and document pre and post assessments for all students. Maintain a portfolio of students work for diagnostic purposes and use information to plan and implement individualized and differentiated instructional strategies. Engage in meaningful conversation with students and consistently expose students to a variety of language uses and forms. Foster relationships with families that support student's learning and well-being including clearly communicating with families regarding student's progress and maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship with student families. Ensure School Administrator is informed of all parent concerns/complaints. Foster relationships with school colleagues to support student's learning and well-being, participates in school activities in the support of the vision/mission of the campus, and maintains a positive, collaborative relationship with all campus team members. Maintain a classroom that reflects discovery and use of materials but is generally clean and well maintained, safety measures are implemented and utilizes universal precautions consistently. Ensure lesson plans provide student access to the Florida Birth to Age 5 State Standards and/or VPK Standards (if applicable). Understand and implement Response to Intervention (RtI) for all students and gather appropriate data for further evaluation. Integrate the Arts and Technology into the daily curriculum. Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques including development of behavior plans as needed. Ensure compliance with requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPAA, FERPA, Department of Education, Department of Children and Families, Early Learning Coalition and other State and Federal agencies. Ensure and provide basic care giving duties (utilizing universal health and safety precautions). Ensure concerns with individual students are brought to the attention of the School Administrator. Supervise assigned teacher assistants.

Minimum Experience:

Prefer 1 to 3 years teaching experience Prefer experience including ESE students in the general education classroom. Prefer experience utilizing instructional technology.

Education:

Associate Degree or

CDA AND DCF - 45

Hour Training Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

working with young children with and without disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

DCF 45 Hour Training (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person