Benefits: This is a benefit-eligible position that includes employer-paid_ health insurance, _low-cost voluntary benefit options such as dental, vision, life insurance & long-term disability insurance; vacation & personal leave; paid holidays; & 401 k eligible after 1 year of employment.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Assistant Teacher (Pre-K)

Classroom Aide

Classroom Volunteers (Pre-K)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Program Development

• Attend required training, workshops, and staff meetings conducted for teachers and other staff members.
• Keep current on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program.
• Prepare daily lesson plans in accordance with curricula guidelines and submit to Education Manager weekly.
• Develop an Individualized Family Conference Form for each child based on assessed needs.
• Prepare and maintain the learning environment to meet curricula guidelines and the needs/interests of students.
• Schedule Home Visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences as required and document visits.

Program Implementation

• Supervise all classroom activities, mealtime, outdoor activities and field trips.
• Comply with, and implement, RHS, Inc. Curriculum and Assessment Philosophy, and Program Policies & Procedures.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies.
• Individualize for children as to recognize when children need individual attention, redirection, or need a break to rest and/or alone time.
• Participate in developmental screening of children as assigned.
• Communicate with Family Partnership staff to meet the needs of children and families.
• Refer children’s special needs concerns to Health and/or Education/Disabilities Manager, as appropriate.
• Implement developmentally appropriate Daily Lesson Plans in accordance with each child’s needs and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment and take appropriate action to reduce and prevent injury.
• Eat meals with the children and model good nutrition habits and proper social skills at the table.
• Maintain strict confidentiality to protect the privacy of enrolled children and families.
• Involve parents in the curriculum to enhance their role as their child’s primary teacher and to increase their understanding, skills, and experience in child growth and development.
• Schedule Substitute Teachers as needed or notify Education Manager of need.
• Ensure children’s safety regarding drop off & pick-up times and bus loading.
• Work with consultants to carry out children’s individual programs as applicable.
• Conduct Home Visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences as scheduled.

Record Keeping

• Maintain updated Assessments, Individualized Family Conference Forms, Development and Learning Reports, and Individualized Child Reports, Parent/Teacher Conference and Home Visit Reports and any other pertinent assessment related reports.
• Maintain monthly up-to-date documentation of pertinent information regarding children and families in Childplus.
• Complete daily attendance and meal count records, and, as applicable, accident and behavior incident reports.
• Purchase class activity supplies as needed within allowed budget in coordination with Education Manager.

Community Relations and Parent Involvement

• Collect In-Kind Records for family and community involvement.
• Be available for Parent Meetings and Events when required.
• Submit quarterly newsletter information.
• Involve community in educational experiences.
• Encourage parents to participate in the Parent Involvement activities the program offers.

Supervision

• Plan and direct the work of Assistant Teacher, Classroom Aide and Classroom Volunteers.
• Complete performance appraisals on staff you supervise in timely manner and submit to Education Manager.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the Personnel Policies and Procedures and ensure that those you supervise are aware of these and any changes that occur.
• Take required disciplinary action following the grievance procedure and EEO requirements.
• Request training to meet assessed needs of staff in which this position directly supervises.

Professionalism and Workplace Conduct

• Initiate and assume responsibility for own learning to keep current of job related issues and best practices. Seek training and/or assistance to implement improvements when needed.
• Support all program activities, know and promote the goals and objectives of Ravalli Head Start, Inc. Be completely familiar with and adhere to the Head Start Performance Standards and Work Plans.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Program Policies and Procedures.
• Cooperate with co-workers and respect their opinions and contributions.
• Work together with your teaching team members to plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, to prepare and maintain the classroom environment, and to assess children’s growth and development.
• Use a professional attitude and approach to working with families, co-workers and community volunteers.
• Be prepared and punctual for meetings and work.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of Child Development and Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge of curriculum planning and implementation
• Ability to follow program confidentiality policies concerning information about children and families
• Ability to structure time effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults
• Ability to respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Individual personal qualities:

• Reliable, responsible, and conscientious
• Flexible
• Able to work well with a wide variety of people in a positive, nondiscriminatory manner
• Highly motivated and self-directed

Education and experience:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Development is required.
• Must have experience working with preschool children in an educational setting.

SPECIAL AND/OR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

Essential physical requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs;
• Sufficient mobility and strength to repeatedly sit, stand, balance, stoop, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and have full range of body motion;
• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties;
• Sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties;
• Have clear vision for close tasks such as working with computers. Keyboards/screens and paper documents.

Other:

• Must obtain a first aid and CPR card and keep them current
• Must obtain required health & safety practices certification during probationary period and keep them current
• Must obtain knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.62 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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