Teacher II

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• When substituting for an Aide on the bus, ensures all children have evacuated the bus, and checks for personal items left on the bus.
•  Establishes and implements an appropriate active learning environment.
• Creates a daily routine consistent with Creative Curriculum.
• Uses Teaching Strategies Gold On-line as assessment tool and enters data to the system three times per program year. *
• Maintains a positive learning environment, models positive behavior, and engages in positive adult-child interactions.
• Observes and assesses children, developing and implementing appropriate lesson plans pursuant to required timelines, using the Individual Program Room Self-Assessment Plan for developing strategies to enhance outcomes. *
• Institutes home and center communications by encouraging parent participation.
• Conducts periodic home visits and participates in parent teacher conferences. *
• Practices daily health routines including potty training, hand washing, etc., follows emergency procedures if needed.
• Records and updates all associated records, including the screenings which must be completed within the first 45 days of service. *
• Assists with fastening children in to harnesses on bus and attaching name tags. Rides the bus as required and ensures active participation by the children while on the bus.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• Eats with children sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.

* Not applicable to day-to-day substitutes.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance as needed at the center.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
• Performs overnight travel as required.
• Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter
• Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
• Working knowledge of social service systems.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills including effective listening skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Working knowledge of outcome-based services.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum.
• Knowledge of State Learning Standards.
• Knowledge of CLASS.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with a Pennsylvania Department of Education ECE Instructional I or II Teaching Certification (Required)
• PA Department of Education Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (PREFERRED for HSSAP ONLY)
• Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience working in a child-oriented group setting. (Preferred)
• Training in or demonstrated knowledge of Creative Curriculum. (Preferred)