Teacher II

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical Insurance

Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick days

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) in Orlando, FL seeks a Teacher II to oversee education services for children under Head Start and EHS. You will plan and implement curriculum, develop lesson plans, and maintain records in collaboration with the Site Supervisor.

Qualifications include an associate degree or CDA with infant/toddler experience, 12 ECE credits, and yearly 15 clock hours of training. Background screening is required; travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (or CDA) with required credits.
• One year teaching preschool experience preferred unless degree is in ECE.
• At least 15 clock hours of certified training per year.
• Enroll in the State mandated 45-hour module for child care within 90 days of employment.
• Must meet background screening criteria for child care personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement early childhood curriculum with Site Supervisor.
• Develop lesson plans per Head Start standards; assist with lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom records, progress and accident reports.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments.
• Assist with instructional materials and teaching aids; select tools for needs.
• Encourage parent involvement in classroom and home.
• Organize and train classroom volunteers; submit referrals as needed.
• Identify and report child abuse; participate in training programs.
• Train teacher assistants and support staff.

Skills

English language

Early childhood development

Head Start knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation/record keeping

Technology literacy

Education

Associate degree in Child Development or ECE

CDA with infant/toddler setting

12 ECE credits

45-hour module commitment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Child Plus program

Job description

You have an opportunity to become an integral part of an organization with a mission and vision to improve the lives of families with young children. Join our Team and help us to continue our compassionate quest to provide high-quality services to children and families throughout Florida.

Current employment openings for Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. are posted here. Wewelcome resumesfor open positions that meet the qualifications stated for each position available.

Please contact [e-mail] should you need a reasonable accommodation to submit your information for our online job posting.

Please Note: Resumes are kept on file for one year. Resumes are screened for meeting the required qualifications for the positions. Candidates who meet the required qualifications of the position(s) for which they apply will be contacted for an interview.

• Group Medical Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Vacations, Holidays, Sick, Personal, Bereavement Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Scheduling

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability. Employment at our organization is contingent upon the successful completion of drug screening and applicable background screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the law, for more information.

Positions at 4C Head Start and Early Head Start require background screening through Florida’s Clearinghouse (Level 2), as mandated by law. For clear, straightforward information about this process—including Level 2 standards, live-scan fingerprinting (including details on the process, vendors, locations, and potential costs), disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures—please visit the State of Florida’s education and awareness page.

Qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer will be provided with detailed instructions and timelines for completing the screening process.

Position: Teacher II

Location: Orange County, FL

Job Id: 699

# of Openings: 1

JOB TITLE: TEACHER II

LOCATION: ORLANDO, FL

General Description

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with comprehensive service areas and Site Supervisor to plan and implement early childhood curriculum. Assists in the development of individual education plans for children.
• Develops lesson plans in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and early childhood curriculum. Assists the Assistant Teacher in developing lesson plans.
• Maintains classroom records, progress reports, accident reports and other necessary documentation, using the appropriate technology.
• Conducts developmental screenings and assessments to meet the individual needs of children.
• Working in conjunction with assistant, assists with developing instructional materials and teaching aids. Assists with the selection of teaching materials to meet individual needs of children.
• Models physical activities to all children in assigned classroom.
• Works in assigned classrooms as designated and based upon agency needs. Will require travel when necessary.
• Encourages parent involvement in the Head Start program both in the classroom and in the home.
• Works with Teacher Assistant to conduct home visits, family conferences, and participates in parent meetings.
• Organizes and trains classroom volunteers.Submits referrals to Site Supervisor regarding concerns for individual children. Assists in the development and implementation of recommendations.
• Identifies and reports child abuse cases.
• Participates in the pre-service, in-service training, and other training programs that will enhance job performance and career development.
• Assists with the training of teacher assistant.
• Seeks in-kind (donated time, services, products, cash) for the program and ensure in-kind is documented accurately and timely.
• Works with children with disabilities and special needs and provides individualization according to the child’s IFSP goals.
• Provides active supervision to all children in the classroom at all times.
• Participates in the Agency’s Quality Improvement Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of early childhood growth and development.
• Knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations in child care, to include the Active Supervision of children.
• Ability to gain knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Polices and Procedures.
• Ability to gain knowledge of developmental screenings and assessments.
• Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer. Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing and databases, including Microsoft Word.
• Ability to navigate the Internet.
• Ability to gain knowledge of the Child Plus program.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with the staff, parents and community representatives.
• Ability to maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Ability to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
• Sensitivity to the needs, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals within and outside the Agency, including but not limited to clients and co-workers.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or an Associate degree in any field with 12 ECE college credit hours or CDA with infant and toddler setting and 15 clock hours of trainings in infant and toddler development.
• One (1) year experience teaching pre-school children (or infants and toddlers if working in EHS) preferred unless degree is outside of ECE.
• Must be able to obtain at least fifteen (15) clock hours of certified training per year.
• Must enroll in the State mandated 45-hour module for child care within the first 90 days of employment. Must complete within timeframe given upon hire.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Must meet and complete criteria for background screening as required for child care personnel in child care licensing regulations.

Essential Physical Skills

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials and children.
• May be required to perform moderate lifting, approximately 30-50 pounds, for example in lifting children.
• Position requires bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to appropriately prevent a child from hurting him/herself or others.
• Required to stand and/or be in continuous motion for extended periods of time while performing job functions.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Ability to set up meetings including moving tables, chairs, etc., and cleanup

Environmental Conditions

• Some outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
• Ability to report to various work locations, as instructed.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, including blood borne pathogens.
• May be required to work nights and weekends to meet training regulations.

Other Qualifications

• The ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or qualitative productivity standards.
• The ability to maintain reasonably, regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, sate and local standards.
• Compliance with all personnel policies of the Agency.

PAY RANGE: $45,902 to $52,848 *salary dependent upon education and certification level*

12-month position

Equal Opportunity Employer-Veteran/Disability

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