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Chautauqua-Opportunities-Inc; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Chautauqua-Opportunities-Inc in Jamestown, NY, seeks a dedicated educator to oversee a classroom of children. You will be responsible for implementing engaging lesson plans and fostering a nurturing environment that supports children's emotional and developmental growth.

The ideal candidate holds at least an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field and possesses a CDA credential. Join us to make a difference in the lives of young learners!

Qualifications

• CDA credential and progress towards an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant early childhood coursework.
• Ability to work with diverse families in a supportive manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and educate children in a classroom setting.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding child development.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Child Development Associate Credential

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development

Tools

Computers

Job description

Position Data

Grade: T6 – T16 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Center Director

Full-time 12 mo. position

Basic Function or Position Summary

Responsible for the supervision, care and education of a classroom of children, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

Salary $22.53-$30.42/hourly 37.5 hour/week

Security Clearance

Lv. 2 V

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Utilize nurturing and responsive practices and interactions that foster trust and emotional security; are communication and language rich; promote growth in the developmental progressions described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five
• Include developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development
• Provide a program of self-initiated, group-initiated and teacher-initiated activities which are intellectually stimulating and foster self-reliance and social responsibility.
• Implement well-organized learning environments with developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation
• Establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines.
• Support the development of the home language for dual language learners.
• Promote learning through approaches to rest, meals, routines, and physical activity.
• Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed; model eating new and diverse food options.
• Provide children with instruction in techniques and procedures that will enable them to protect themselves from abuse and maltreatment.
• Complete or obtain a current developmental screening within 45 calendar days of when the child first attends the program.
• Conduct standardized and structured assessments for each child that provide ongoing information to evaluate the child’s developmental level and progress.
• Integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning.
• Regularly communicate with parents to ensure they are well-informed about their child’s routines, activities, and behavior.
• Serve as an advocate for all children including those with special needs.
• Implement IEP`s, IFSP`s, and behavior plans with fidelity.
• Hold parent conferences, as needed, but no less than two times per program year, for each child.
• Conduct at least two home visits per program year for each family.
• Develop opportunities for parents and family members to volunteer in the class.
• Ensure the health and safety of children by ensuring competent supervision of all children in care.
• Prepare necessary materials for activities in the classroom.
• Guide the work of Teacher Assistants, other staff and volunteers in support of classroom activities and supervision.
• Performs daily health checks on each individual child, following up when needed.
• Utilize CAPTAIN/Teacher Strategies Gold for tracking and maintaining all children records along with documentation of individual family contacts.
• Assist families in creating age-appropriate school readiness goals and provide information to achieve identified goals.
• Provide a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Notifies supervisor following service area procedure regarding customer complaints.
• Recommend purchase of materials/equipment.
• Participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies
• Support the planning and implementation of family events
• Promotes agency mission.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: Division Staff members, Central Services staff members
• External: Service providers, Consultants, Volunteers and parents.

Supervisory Scope

• Number of staff supervised: 0
• Titles supervised: None

Organizational Responsibilities

• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Early Head Start: CDA credential and work towards obtaining an Associate’s degree, with an Early Childhood Certification.
• Head Start: Associate degree in Early Childhood or Child Development; or any advanced degree and 9 credit hours in Early Childhood and/or Child Development.
• Head Start: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) in Early Childhood or Child Development
• UPK/Head Start Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) in Early Childhood or Child Development with a NYS Certification for Pre-K services.
• Adequate computer skills required.
• Ability to organize and maintain an appropriate learning environment.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Ability to relate well with families of diverse backgrounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Classroom Types and Qualifications

Birth – 3 years old
Minimum Degree/Credential : Child Development Associate Credential
Minimum Experience : 2 years of child care

3 – 5 years old
Minimum Degree/Credential : Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood
Minimum Experience : 1 semester internship/student teaching

3 – 5 years old (Alternate)
Child Development Associate Credential and Associate’s Degree in any field with 1 semester internship/ student teaching

NYS pre‑K classroom
Minimum Degree/Credential : Bachelor’s Degree and NYS Teacher Certification for Pre‑K
Minimum Experience : 1 semester student teaching

Special Requirements

• Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs.
• Flexibility in work schedule.
• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times
• Completes all required NYS background clearances
• Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing
• Valid Driver’s license
• Works compassionately with a diverse population