Preschool Teacher II (50096)

**POSITION:** Preschool Teacher II PRESCHOOL TEACHER III **REPORTS TO:** CENTER DIRECTOR, CENTER EDUCATION SUPERVISOR OR HEAD TEACHER **TEACHER PAY RANGE LEVEL II:** 12.0 **TEACHER PAY RANGE LEVEL III:** 14.0 **PROGRAM FUNDS: ☐** **GAA** N/A **☐ WIC** N/A **☒ HS** 50% **☒ MHS** 50% **☐ CWR N/A** **TIME ALLOCATIONS: ☐ CORP.** N/A **☒ FIELD SITES** 100% **☐ KITCHEN** N/A **☐ WIC N/A ☐ CWR** N/A **FLSA STATUS:** NON-EXEMPT **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** NONE **SCHEDULE:** FULL-TIME,PART TIME **Revision date:** 2/8/2021 **GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:** Responsible for planning and implementation of preschool classrooms and center activities in accordance with E Center requirements, to create an appropriate preschool environment, implement the identified curriculum with developmentally appropriate practices and meeting all other State and Federal regulations. Promotes supportive and positive parent involvement and communication. Promotion to Teacher II is automatic upon supervisory receipt of proof of educational qualifications. **ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** **PERFORMANCE INDICATORS** - Responsible for development and implementation of center and classroom activities ensuring that program requirements are met. Serves as an appropriate model for positive adult/child interactions. - Ensure that designated child screening and assessment procedures are conducted. Uses this information to develop and implement a program responsive to each child’s needs, including referrals to Head Start specialists and outside organizations. Actively pursue identification of and services for children with disabilities. - Maintain nurturing relationships that support children’s self-esteem; and promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development. Provide appropriate supervision, guidance and interaction. - Conduct home visits with families of enrolled children to exchange information about child’s needs, interests, and development. Use information to develop and implement individualized plans in accordance with program guidelines. - Ensure a safe, healthy, supervised environment for young children that is in compliance with all applicable health and safety standards. - Maintain current, accurate, organized, written records and reports, as required. - Develop good public relations that promote the Program as a valuable resource in the community; promotes and documents in-kind donations. - Implement quality teacher/child interactions to foster their development. - Maintain confidentiality regarding client and personnel issues, information, and records. - May be required to assist with transportation of children. - Participate, along with other staff members, in the daily cleaning and maintenance of the center. - Encourage parents to participate in center educational and social activities. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Acts as technical lead to other education staff, as assigned. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. - Responsibilities may include participation in training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems effectively and efficiently. **QUALIFICATIONS:** - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** **Level II:** - Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and minimum one-year experience (minimum 3 hours/day for 50 days within 6 months period is equal to one-year experience. **Level III** - Bachelor Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and minimum one-year experience (minimum 3 hours/day for 50 days within 6 month…