TEACHER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Sumrall (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks an early childhood educator to design and set up classrooms aligned with curriculum and child interests.

You will supervise daily activities indoors and outdoors, conduct activities in the absence of teachers, and implement developmentally appropriate plans across learning domains. Responsibilities include conducting Brigance screenings, CPI assessments, and developing weekly lesson plans, IEP/ISFP-based plans, and maintaining records with a focus on positive

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in child development or related field with one year of demonstrated experience in childcare or early childhood development.
• Minimum: Associate degree in Child Development or related field with six months of demonstrated experience or currently enrolled in college.
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development and Head Start requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and set up classrooms based on curriculum and children's interests.
• Provide constant supervision and ensure no unattended moments indoors or outdoors.
• Conduct activities in the absence of an assigned teacher.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities across all required learning domains.
• Assist screening using Brigance Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 and CPI assessments three times per year.
• Assist with weekly lesson plans and IEP/ISFP-based plans within two weeks of screening results.
• Conduct weekly anecdotal observations for each child and maintain records.
• Record attendance daily and report absences to the Family Community Worker.
• Maintain accurate education records and meal counts; ensure positive behavior management.
• Coordinate with teachers and families to support child progress and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Early childhood development

Behavior management

Curriculum planning

Observation & assessment

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

Associate degree in Child Development

Job description

Design and setup of classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children interest, needs, and best practices.Providing constant and continuous active supervision of children daily during all activities, both indoor and outdoor and. Children should not be left unattended for any reason.Conduct classroom activities in the absence of an assigned teacher.Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child in each of the required learning domains.Assist in the screening of each assigned child according to prescribed schedule using the Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screeners in order to meet the 45 – Day compliance.Assist with developing Group Weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children interest.Assist with implementing individual (and bi-weekly lesson plans as appropriate) lesson plans IEP/ISFP based on screening/assessment results within two (2) weeks of screening/assessment.Assist with conducting anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning.Administering the Child Progress Indicator (CPI) assessment three times a school year for each assigned child.Initiating a referral immediately to the classroom teacher, observations of children with behavioral concerns or suspected disabilities; maintain, record, and follow up bi-weekly, at a minimum, until referral concern is addressed.Record child attendance daily for each assigned child; reportabsences to assigned Family Community Worker.Maintaining and updating clear and concise Education Records for each assigned child.Maintaining order during indoor and outdoor activities continuously each day using positive approaches to behavior management. Corporal punishment of any kind is prohibited.Maintaining an accurate head count of meals daily.Preferred: Bachelor's degree in child development or related field with one (1) year of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development or related field.Minimum: Associate degree in Child Development Associate with six (6) months of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development environments, or currently enrolled in college.Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development in Head Start. Working knowledge of Head Start and State Child Care regulatory environment.Demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development, or related areas.