Pre-K Teacher- AL

Choosecolumbusga; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (50,000)

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term DI

FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and HOL

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Enrichment Services Program seeks a qualified early childhood educator to establish and manage classroom activities meeting Head Start Performance Standards. The role requires fostering development across cognitive, social, emotional domains and coordinating with staff and families.

The incumbent will implement daily lesson plans, maintain accurate attendance, ensure safety and cleanliness, and support volunteers and community involvement in Phenix City, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and at least one year DECAL experience with birth to 5 years.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning staff, children and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ages and stages of development and related education principles.
• Interact with children in a friendly, respectful manner and support learning.
• Assist in implementing daily lesson plans and maintaining learning centers.
• Attend meetings, trainings and workshops as required.
• Recruit volunteers and solicit in-kind contributions.
• Ensure classroom safety, cleanliness and proper documentation.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Higginbotham - Phenix City, AL 36869

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.75 - $20.49 Hourly

Job Category: Education

Job Summary:

Incumbent provides for the establishment, maintenance, and management of classroom activities and providing those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children and families of Enrichment Services Program.
• Understand and demonstrate knowledge of ages and stages of development. Understand the general areas of physical, social, cognitive and emotional development for this age group.
• Staff interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children. Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.
• Staff respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities.
• Staff communicates directly with each child at the child's level.
• Engage and communicate constructively with individual children during activities and routines. Take every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions.
• Assist and be responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.
• Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.
• Practice positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to NAEYC.
• Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms.
• Assist in implementing daily lesson plans and daily schedules.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining learning centers within the classroom.
• Recruit volunteers and solicits in-kind contributions.
• Attend meetings, trainings and workshop as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.
• Serve as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families and children.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children and goals jointly developed with parents/guardians.

Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
• Supervise children at all times. Demonstrate awareness of entire group while working with a small group or individuals.
• Know the number of children in your group and maintain ratios at all times.
• Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.
• Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e., accidents, medication, and allergies).
• Encourage children to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices.
• Keep environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive. Encourage respect for classroom materials. Notify designated individual in advance when supplies are needed.
• Assist in arrangement of space into clearly defined, well organized activity areas.
• Organize a variety of materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education OR in a related field (Child Development, Elementary Education, etc.) and minimum one year DECAL experience working with children from birth to 5 years of age.( Masters preferred)

Essential Mental Functions:

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, children and staff.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (50,000)
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan