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About the Role
This position works collaboratively with other teachers, family members, and staff to create a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children. Directs classroom activities and performs educational and non-educational functions that contribute to the development of children. Works directly with children and parents, serving as a guide for other staff members.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor children at all times.
- Establish a safe and stimulating learning environment.
- Greet children and parents upon arrival and escort children to and from the bus.
- Work closely with the education team in developing and implementing daily and overall instructional plans.
- Work with team members regarding concerns of children and families with specific needs.
- Conduct parent conferences for all children.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and data for the program.
- Encourage parental involvement in classroom activities and program events.
- Stay knowledgeable of new educational research to improve the quality of care for children.
- Guide and direct teachers, volunteers, and parents in the program.
- Model a positive work ethic for parents and staff.
- Be involved in mealtime with the children, assist with serving meals, nutrition supplements, and clean up.
- Perform related work as required by the agency in providing services to children and families.
- Complete mandatory trainings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have access to transportation and ability to visit sites throughout Erie County.
- Completion of CAO Employment application.
- Completion of NYS SCR Clearance Form with acceptable clearance.
- Must have Criminal Record Certification and be free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor or felony).
- Fingerprinting required.
- Release for Reference Checks.
- Must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician at no cost to applicant.
- Must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Skills
- Passion for working with children to create a positive learning environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
- Use positive reinforcement and redirection techniques to manage classroom behavior.
- Provide emotional support and foster a positive, supportive environment.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Communicate with parents, build partnerships and involve families in the child’s learning.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Active listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Perform moderate to vigorous activity with children.
- Tolerate moderate to loud noise.
- Prolonged standing and sitting.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and sit on the floor.
- Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
Location
- MULTI_SITE - na, NY 14214
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Two (2) years of teaching experience OR Associate’s degree in early childhood education Three (3) years of teaching experience working with preschool age children
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
- Associate’s degree in early childhood education
Salary/Compensations
- $22.34 - $22.34Hourly
About the Company
- Head Start Niagara County