Teacher

Paycom - ATS; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a dedicated early childhood education professional to design classrooms and learning centers aligned with curriculum and children’s interests. You will supervise daily activities, screen and assess children, and develop individualized lesson plans within required timeframes.

The role requires knowledge of Head Start standards, strong communication with families and staff, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related area.
• Minimum: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area with six months of experience.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and regulatory environment.
• Strong oral and written communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and set up classrooms and learning centers based on curriculum and children's interests.
• Provide daily supervision of children during all activities.
• Screen and assess children using agency instruments with timely referrals when needed.
• Develop bi-weekly lesson plans aligned to curriculum and assessments.
• Maintain attendance records and education files for each child.
• Implement classroom management to support positive behavior.
• Prepare and update development records and communicate with families.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Data entry

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related area

Bachelor's degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related area

Tools

General computer software

Job description

Design and set up a classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children's interests, needs, and best practices.Provide daily constant and continuous active supervision of children during all indoor, outdoor, and nap time activities.Develop and plan for the provision of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child based on each learning domain.Screen each assigned child according to the prescribed schedule using an agency-defined screening instrument in order to meet the 45-day compliance.Conduct anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning.Assess each assigned child according to the prescribed schedule using an agency-defined assessment instrument.Develop bi-weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children's interests.Develop Individualized Lesson plans as appropriate based on screening, assessment, and IEP (as needed) results within 5 working days of the screening and assessment results.Initiate referrals within five (5) working days after the child has failed 1st speech screening, 2nd failed Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screenings.Daily, record and report child attendance and absences to the assigned Family Community Worker.Maintain and update clear and concise Education Records for each assigned child.Implement Classroom Management strategies that provide positive redirection for expected behavior.Bachelor's Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or a related area. Minimum: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area and six months of experience working with children in an education setting or as a Head Start Teacher Assistant.Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start, and State Child Care regulatory environment.Oral and written communication skills that facilitate and support positive feedback from parents and between staff at all operational levels.Working knowledge of computer skills: software and data entry.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.