Teacher-Preschool

TELAMON|TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMAINFORMED CARE:

Telamon|TRC has taken steps to shift ourorganization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes ourperceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers,including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides servicesthat empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feelsafe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction.Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumaticreactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as anorganization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects ofviolence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports aculture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops and implementsindividual and group educational plans for preschool children, designed topromote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a mannerappropriate to their stage of development. Provides leadership through active direction anddirect involvement with Teacher Assistants, Center Aides and Volunteers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Develops and implementsindividualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promoteall developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school.

2. Guides and facilitates activitiesof the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Usescreativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally andage appropriate.


3. Selects and sets up equipment andmaterials in the classroom. Ensures there is a safe and healthy developmentallyappropriate learning environment.

4. Maintains accurate records, bothon paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families.

5. Plans, conducts and documentsobservations, assessments and screenings. Maintains a comprehensive and ongoingportfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples ofthe child's work, and developmental assessments.

6. Composes and proofreadscorrespondence and reports.

7. Conducts home visits and parentconferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress andassists parents in developing observational skills.

8. Works with the Teacher Assistant,Center Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planningand carrying out classroom activities.

9. The person in this position musthave the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniquesto ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.


10. Uses the playground as anextension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.

11. Eats with and assists children ineating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.


12. Ensures that the physical needsof children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such aseating, resting, brushing teeth, and toilet habits.

13. Creates ways to engage parents inthe education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement andhome activities.

14. May perform duties of other staffmembers (Bus Monitor, Center Aide, Teacher Assistant) in time of staffshortage.

15. Ensures the mobilization anddocumentation of matching/in-kind funds.

16. May assist in preparing andserving meals.

17. Inventories all classroomequipment and supplies annually.

18. Works in cooperation withsupervisor to develop and document progress on professional development plan. Activelyengages in professional development activities to increase qualifications inaccordance with Corporation's Core Values.

19. Fills in on a temporary basiswhen a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.

20. Participates in staff meetingsand training sessions.

21. Work may require the flexibilityto stay until all children have left the program.

22. Keeps classroom clean andorganized.

23. May support with translation orinterpretation.

24. Perform all other duties asassigned by Supervisor.

SAFETY DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensuringa secure workplace is a collective effort. All employees are responsible foradhering to established safe work practices and completing all mandatory safetytraining by the assigned due date.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory duties butis considered a subject matter resource for others and may participate indistributing workload, quality control and training.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and ExperienceRequirements:

JobCode 511 / Grade E8B
• Associate's Degree in childdevelopment, early childhood education or related field*.
• 2 years of experience workingwith preschool children is required.

Job Code 512 / Grade E8C
• Bachelor's Degree in childdevelopment, early childhood education or related field*.
• 1 year of experience working withpreschool children is preferred.

Preferred:
• Bilingual(Spanish/English).


All grades require completion of CPR/First Aidwithin a month of hire.


All grades must have a willingness to work towardsany additional credentials needed to move to the next level in the position,this may include continued education.


State requirements may vary, individual must meetrequirements for state in which they are employed.

* Degree in a related field isdefined as an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in a field otherthan child development or early childhood education that either includes or issupplemented by twelve (12) college credits in child development, earlychildhood, or equivalent coursework focusing on children birth to age five. Atleast 3 of those credits must be in an infant toddler or preschool focusedfoundations course in child development.


Skillsand Abilities:
• MicrosoftOffice products and on-line client management systems
• Bilingualability is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Workis performed mostly inside the facility.
• Standingfor prolonged periods of time.
• Sitting,walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30lbs), carrying, pushing andclimbing.
• Ridingin a bus for prolonged periods of time with noise and vibration. Moving throughthe Center and classrooms. Ability to respond to quickly changing situations ina safe manner.
• Frequentexposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Exposureto blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals and dirt.
• Keyboardingand data entry, use of telephone.
• Whereapplicable, conduct home visits to customer residences, exposure to potentiallyunsafe environments, climb stairs.
• Regularattendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we areproviding the services we have committed to provide to the children andfamilies we serve.

BackgroundChecks:
• Allemployees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check.Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federalfingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. Afingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check.Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse andNeglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.


Positionsthat Require Driving:
• Telamon|TRCemployees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related dutiesare to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limitsrequired are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodilyinjury and $50,000 property damage. Theinsurance liability requirement covers use of an employee's personalvehicle.
• Telamon|TRCemployees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain asatisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
• Musthave own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.