Preschool Teacher
Company: Catholic Charities Community Services
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
"Helping our community's most vulnerable with solutions that
permanently improve lives"SUMMARY: Under the guidance and
supervision of a Teacher Licensing Supervisor or designee, the Head
Start Teacher is responsible for ensuring student progress as
described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. The
Head Start Teacher is required to demonstrate competencies needed
to effectively implement curriculum, plan and facilitate high
quality learning activities, and provide an engaging and secure
learning environment in which children can form a strong foundation
for school readiness and later school success. Assignment is for
the school year (10 months) with scheduled breaks identified at the
beginning of each program year as dictated by program requirements
and site calendar.DUTIES: Essential duties and responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:Child Development, Health, and
Safety1.--Plans and implements a designed bilingual, multicultural
curriculum for children assigned to the classroom that advances the
intellectual and physical development of the children and improves
their readiness for school2.--Develops children assigned to the
classroom in their: literacy, phonemic and print awareness;
understanding and use of their primary language, including
increasingly complex and varied vocabulary; appreciation of books;
understanding of early math and science; problem-solving abilities;
and approaches to learning3.--Creates and maintains a welcoming,
inclusive, safe, and developmentally supportive environment to
encourage the cognitive, language, social/emotional, and physical
development of children and families4.--Meets the individual needs
of each child by providing an environment that allows for the
inclusion of children with special needs and children who speak a
home language other than English5.--Effectively serves children
with disabilities and their families; making appropriate
adaptations for any disabilities and achieving goals and objectives
set forth in the child's Individualized Education Plan
(IEP)6.--Models use of proper English grammar for all children,
particularly children acquiring English as a second language, to
support proper language development7.--Translates and interprets
daily activities and events to the child's home language and/or
uses additional strategies when lacking proficiency in the child's
home language to ensure conceptual understanding and support dual
language learning8.--Completes developmental and social/emotional
screenings within 45 days of enrollment and accurately documents
required health information9.--Completes regular and on-going
assessments according to program guidelines to identify
proficiencies, strengths, possible concerns, and/or delays by
monitoring children's progress and performing all necessary
observations10.--Utilizes information from child screenings,
assessments, observations, and parent input to establish
individualized child goals and plan learning activities for
children11.--Develops lesson plans that include at least one (1)
home task and one (1) food experience per month12.--Follows
specialized physical health care procedures and, as needs of
students dictate, provides first aid and performs cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR)13.--Implements approved emergency plan and
conducts/documents monthly fire drills14.--Complies with all
Child/Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and completes
daily, weekly and end-of-the-month food services documentation and
reportingFamily Engagement1.--Builds positive relationships with
parents/guardians and encourages family involvement in center
activities2.--Implements the Strong Fathers Strong Families (SFSF)
curriculum and engages fathers and other male guardians to
contribute to the education of their children through their
participation in center activities3.--Conducts two (2) parent
conferences and two (2) educational home visits for each child
assigned to the classroom each academic year to build a strong home
to school connection and support child/family growth and
development4.--Maintains awareness of and contact with community
based organizations and service agencies to utilize when
coordinating parent conferences and meetings5.--Provides advocacy
for participant families and links them to needed community
services and resources6.--Provides families with information about
community organizations and events and encourages their
participation and further involvement in community groups and
activities to promote building parents as advocates and
leaders7.--Includes and involves parents in planning Parent Center
Committee meetings and facilitates committee meetings with the
Family Support Specialist (FSS)8.--Evaluates the needs and
identifies the interests of participant families and coordinates
parent education activities in support of these needs and
interestsTeamwork, Communication, and Professional
Standards1.--Maintains appropriate communication with and seeks out
information and assistance from supervisors, managers, other Head
Start staff, and parents as needed to provide services and fulfill
job responsibilities2.--Works closely with other Head Start staff
to promote and maintain a high level of parent participation in
program activities and ensures that parents are aware of and
understand the full range of options available to them in becoming
actively involved in Head Start3.--Understands the requirements of
Mandated Reporter Laws and demonstrates the importance of informing
their supervisor/manager of any concerns about children and
suspicions of child abuse and/or neglect4.--Demonstrates
dependability by arriving to work on time, maintaining regular work
attendance, and following program procedures when needing to be
absent from work5.--Accepts responsibility for participating in the
planning and achievement of team goals and objectives6.--Promotes
ongoing commitment to excellence and continual quality improvement
to ensure the highest quality of services to children, families,
and staff7.--Plays an active role in continuous self-assessment and
evaluation of program services8.--Demonstrates an ability to adapt
to changing needs, problem solve, and incorporate innovations to
fulfill program requirements and improve program
services9.--Accurately completes detailed paperwork and submits all
required documentation and periodic reports within provided
timelines10.--Maintains confidentiality of personal information and
the integrity of the record keeping process11.--Participates in
staff development activities including in-service, training
sessions, and meetings as required12.--Identifies own training
needs for the purpose of fulfilling professional development
requirements and individual growth13.--Supports and assists other
personnel in the completion of their work activities as may be
required14.--As program needs dictate, may be called upon to fill
in as a substitute in another classroom or at another site to
ensure uninterrupted service delivery to children and
families15.--Inventories and orders needed supplies monthlyJob
Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skills, and/or abilities required.Knowledge1.--Knowledge of child
development theory; specifically early childhood
development2.--Understanding of the scholastic structures required
for the coordination and delivery of a developmentally appropriate
early education program3.--Familiarity with Head Start standards,
requirements, goals, objectives, policies, and
procedures4.--Strategies to motivate children and parents to become
involved in activities5.--Understanding of and sensitivity to
cultural differences within the community, program, and
agency6.--Techniques for accurate record-keeping and data
management7.--Awareness of community resources and available
support services8.--Understanding of Head Start Act and Performance
Standards preferredSkills1.--Directing individual and group
activities for children and families2.--Proper English grammar and
usage3.--Communicating effectively with parents and
children4.--Using, structuring, and managing time
effectively5.--Understanding, following, and carrying out written
and oral instructions6.--Critical thinking and resourcefulness to
overcome challenges and solve problems7.--Managing change and
demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and responsiveness to
varying needs and situations8.--Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and
Excel9.--Maintaining cooperative work relationships10.--Bilingual
(English/Spanish) skills preferred; may be required for some
positions (Staff will receive a 2% base pay differential upon
successful completion of a Spanish language proficiency
assessment)Abilities1.--Work successfully with socio-economically
disadvantaged and culturally and linguistically diverse pre-school
age children and their parents in a fast-paced
environment2.--Identify and utilize a variety of materials for use
in a pre-school developmental setting3.--Read, understand,
interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and policies4.--Maintain a
structured schedule, adhere to timelines, and meet
deadlines5.--Visually and auditorily assess students/parents to
ensure their safety and well-being6.--Stand and/or sit for
prolonged periods of time7.--Lift children up to 40 pounds and
assist them to the bathroom as necessary8.--Sit on floor and
ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs, steps, and
playgrounds9.--Other significant physical abilities include
lifting/carrying/pulling, stooping/kneeling/crouching,
reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and
other sounds, near/far visual acuity/depth
perception/accommodation/field of
visionQUALIFICATIONS:Education/Background1.--Must meet one of the
following educational requirements:?--Associate degree in Early
Childhood Education (ECE) or other directly related
discipline?--Associate degree with 18 credit hours of approved ECE
coursework?--Associate degree and a current Arizona Department of
Education Teaching Certificate that includes qualification to teach
preschool age children?--Bachelor or higher degree in ECE or other
directly related discipline?--Bachelor or higher degree with 18
credits of approved ECE coursework?--Bachelor or higher degree and
a current Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate that
includes qualification to teach preschool age
children2.--Demonstrated competency in the following
areas:?--Providing effective and nurturing teacher-child
interactions?--Planning, facilitating, and evaluating learning
experiences that ensure effective curriculum
implementation?--Promoting children's progress as described in the
Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and applicable State
early learning and development standards, including children
eligible for services under the Individual Disability Education Act
(IDEA)3.--Teacher experience in an early education or preschool
environment preferredCredentials, Licenses, and
Certifications1.--Meets Arizona Department of Health Services
(AZDHS) requirements for licensure2.--Possesses or acquires, and
maintains, Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One
Fingerprint Clearance3.--Approved documentation of a negative
result for a tuberculin (TB) skin test or chest x-ray4.--Meets
federal Head Start employment requirements including physical
examination at hire (and every three years thereafter)5.--Possesses
or completes verified training in First Aid and CPR (within ninety
(90) days of hire) and remains current in the
certification6.--Possesses or acquires, and maintains, valid
Maricopa County Environmental Services Food Service Worker
Certificate7.--Possesses and maintains valid Arizona driver license
(An individual must be 21 years of age or older to drive on behalf
of Catholic Charities Community Services Westside Head
Start)8.--Reliable personal transportation and ability to show
proof of current/valid vehicle registration and insurance.Great
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability,
Vacation, Sick Time, 12 Paid Holidays, FSA (flexible spending
account), 403(b), EAP and Pension Plan.We Value Diversity!EEO
Keywords: Catholic Charities Community Services, Peoria , Preschool Teacher, Other , Peoria, Arizona
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