Child Care Teacher
26 days ago
Aurora
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Great Work Environment, • Career Advancement Opportunities, • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Parental leave, • Training & development, • Tuition assistance Supervise, evaluate, and maintain records for program employees. Supervise teacher assistants and/or para-educators in the classroom, including delegating work, training, directing work, assigning work, and resolving problems. Communicate and encourage professional growth opportunities for teacher assistants and/or para-educators. May observe teacher assistants and/or para- educators performance to provide input for annual evaluations completed by the Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE). [Daily] Attend and participate in meetings related to early childhood students learning plans. Support and follow through with students plans goals and accommodations by collaborating and planning with special education service providers, working individually or in small groups with students with learning plans goals, developing activities to meet the goals, etc. Attend licensing meetings with the school nurse and other service providers, per need. [Daily] Oversee the day-to-day operation of the classroom such as preparing class materials and toys, student discipline, addressing parent complaints, daily attendance, daily anecdotes/progress notes, correspondence books, proper food handling and sanitation practices, tending to students personal needs, etc. Supervise children on the playground. Handle emergencies and injuries in a safe and professional manner. Plan and implement meaningful activities for large motor periods. [Daily] Write student progress reports and conduct parent conferences. Communicate with student guardians and district special educators regarding student progress and/or issues. [Weekly] Complete Inter-Rater Reliability and collect sufficient student data and input into My Teaching Strategies (TS GOLD); meet deadlines for three checkpoints a year, as mandated by the State of Colorado. Develop and maintain an assessment portfolio for each child. [Weekly] Create lists for classroom supplies as needed and according to school guidelines. [Monthly] Attend and participate in professional development trainings. [Monthly] Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily] MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree or vocational training certification. Early childhood education/preschool teacher, instructor, or educational assistant/para experience. Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc. Basic word processing skills. Intermediate interpersonal relations skills. Ability to follow all Federal and State licensing rules and regulations. Advanced verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others. Ability to work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary special education team, as well as with other professionals. Ability to implement behavior modification techniques. Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students. Ability to run and retrieve children. Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired. Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Teacher certification. Colorado Shines PDIS 3.0 Level 2. All mandated by Colorado Department of Human Services and Early Childhood Department trainings and certifications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Two (2) years of preschool teaching experience. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: Heavy physical effort. Lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing. Eye/hand coordination. Visual concentration. Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics. Prolonged standing and walking. Overhead work. Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing. May be required to assist students with custodial needs (feeding, toilet). May work outdoors when monitoring student activities. Normal school environment that may include potential outbursts of behavior.