Universal Pre-K Teacher

First Learning; Town of Farmington (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

First Learning is seeking an UPK Teacher to supervise a classroom and promote safe, nurturing learning aligned with NAEYC and district guidelines.

The role involves overseeing staff, engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining documentation for OCFS and the district. A NYS Teaching Certification (Birth-2) or equivalent is required, with potential to pursue additional NY state certification within three years.

Qualifications

• Observation and safety awareness in classroom and playground
• Clear communication with children, parents and staff
• Effective supervisory skills and role modeling
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• Commitment to early childhood standards and licensing requirements

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies and OCFS regulations and Center procedures
• Ensure care, safety and well-being of all children in class
• Plan and implement age-appropriate, open-ended activities aligned with NAEYC
• Maintain clean, organized learning environments and centers
• Supervise and train classroom staff when needed
• Communicate with parents through reports and updates
• Supervise group activities and manage behavior constructively
• Maintain classroom records and training documentation
• Prepare for a positive classroom climate and timely reporting

Skills

Observation

Communication

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

NY Teaching Certification (Birth-2)

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood

Commit to NY cert within 3 years

Job description

Description

Purpose

To be responsible for the general supervision (of children and classroom staff) and management of one classroom by performing the duties necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational environment for children. This includes allowing the children to grow at their own pace and gain in social, physical, emotional and cognitive development.

Reports To: Director, Assistant Director or other designated Administrator

Supervises: Assistant Teachers

Works as a Team with: Designated School District

Requirements

• Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, other Center areas, or on field trips
• Able to lift approximately 30 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 25 - 30 times daily
• Able to reach a child 20 - 30 feet away within 30 seconds
• Able to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a regular basis
• Good health as confirmed by a physician's statement and proof of being free of tuberculosis
• New York State Registry clearance
• Criminal History Fingerprint clearance

Demonstrated commitment to and interest in professional growth through education, work experience and involvement with the early childhood community.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to all policies and procedures of First Learning Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
• The care, safety and well-being of all children in the classroom, including attending to children's personal needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest
• Planning and implementing an age-appropriate, open-ended program which coincides with the philosophy of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the District
• Preparing an inviting, clean and organized classroom environment with learning centers and hands-on activities which coincides with the philosophy of NAEYC and the District
• Delegating program responsibilities to an appropriate person in his/her absence
• Interacting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner which follows the guidelines of NAEYC and the District
• Orienting and actively supervising children by overseeing both small and large groups of children
• Developing parent relationships and communicating directly with parents on a regular basis, including classroom orientation, daily child activity reports, and at least biannual progress reports
• Maintaining classroom records and keeping necessary written documentation for OCFS and the District
• Maintaining knowledge of classroom children's allergies, advising all staff and acting accordingly
• Maintaining a positive work climate, meeting deadlines and organizing classroom procedures
• Communicating effectively and directly with other staff
• Providing timely supervisor reports outlining needs, problems, suggestions for improvement, etc.
• Supervising, training, coaching and developing staff assigned to the classroom
• Measuring progress of children and staff and creating systems to improve, modify and remediate
• Assisting supervisor and rendering staff support to all other classrooms and employees as necessary
• Supervising and maintaining general housekeeping and repair of assigned areas and common space
• Performing administrative duties as necessary for the classroom and Center operations
• Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY
• Completing 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafter

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NYS child care regulations
• Knowledge of and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate activities which correspond with NAEYC guidelines
• Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills
• Effective supervisory skills and role modeling practices
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents
• Ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors
• Ability to use sound judgment and tact
• Ability to work on a team as a team leader
• Ability to organize and problem solve effectively
• Flexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to respond to the needs of the program)
• Creativity and patience

Training and Experience

UPK Teacher

• NYS Teaching Certification (Birth-2), OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree, at least 6 credit hours in early childhood education, OR
• at least 6 months of experience working in a school-based setting with children under the age of 6, and commit to obtain a NY State Early childhood teacher certification within three years of employment.