Teacher, Pre-School
12 days ago
Bridgeport
Job Description JOB TITLE: Teacher- Preschool DEPT: Early Learning Division REPORTS TO: Site Manager FLSA: Non-exempt SALARY RANGE: Grade 6 STARTING SALARY: $19.23/hr.-$27.47/hr. JOB SUMMARY: Provide age-appropriate preschool instruction that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. Promote family engagement and meet the requirements of federal, state, and local/state policies and procedures. Also, responsible for the supervision of additional classroom teaching staff, volunteers, and interns in their assigned duties. CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all students., • Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual child needs., • Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students., • Responsible for implementing the curriculum of the classroom, planning, and writing weekly learning experience plans., • Responsible for daily attendance, case notes, and reports as required, and data entry into Child Plus, Teaching Strategies Gold, or another designated database., • Responsible for the development and periodic review of individualized educational plans for each child., • Responsible for scheduling home visits (minimum of two) and parent contacts (Head Start)., • Responsible for room coverage at all times as well as maintaining a safe indoor/outdoor environment., • Maintain an orderly classroom and keep equipment/supplies in good condition., • Attendance and participation in professional development opportunities and staff meetings., • Supervision of classroom staff, professionals, interns, and volunteers., • Work collaboratively with Family Advocate, component staff, and community partners., • Adhere to Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. policies and procedures related to prevention and response to COVID-19, including participating in training, use of PPE, implementation of universal precautions, social distancing, and keeping the workspace clean., • Other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, pursuing a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field, and the CT Early Childhood Teacher Credential with six months or more of classroom experience in an ECE setting preferred., • Must have proficient computer and technology skills as well as knowledge of various processe,s including database management, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, and email., • Must obtain knowledge of Federal Head Start ERSEA Performance Standards, philosophy, and mission., • Ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work tasks to meet deadlines., • Ability to produce written reports and documentation., • Commit to continuous improvement by attending training and professional development opportunities as desired or as assigned., • Excellent organizational skills are required., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Bilingual preferred, but not required. Please Note: Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION