Preschool Teacher w/AA in ECE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Conduct a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills.
• Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Preschool Aide(s)
• Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) 
• Monitor the progress of individual children.
• Perform daily Health checks of children.
• Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences.
• Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides
• Represent the MSHS program to community and local and regional educational agencies. 
• Knowledge of current and new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
• Develop and maintain dual language in the classroom.
• Prepare children for transition into kindergarten.
• Implement CLASS dimension and domains into the classroom.
• Participate in early release training, mentoring, and professional development.
• Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment.
• Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
• Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process. 
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure. 
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

Qualifications                                               

Required 

• Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE) or related field with ECE credits
• One-year teaching or related early education experience
• Proficiently read, speak, and write in English in a business setting.
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance 
• Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance.
• Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Preferred

• Two years or more teaching or related early education experience
• Ability to proficiently read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with ECE credits

Required Physical Demands 

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated.

BENEFITS:

Yes! We offer benefits for our Seasonal Staff. What’s in it for you……….

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Low deductibles
  • Low employee premiums
• Group Life Insurance
  • Roth & Traditional 401K
    • Available after 1 yr. of employment
    • Employer match up to 4.5%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• AFLAC
• Legal Shield
• Benefit Continuation (COBRA)

LEAVE:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • First year of service - 16 hours up front and up to 5 PTO days each year
  • After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and up to 8 PTO days each year
  • After 10 years of service - 24 hours up front and up to 12 PTO days each year
  • After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and up to 16 PTO days each year
  • After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and up to 20 PTO days each year
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Leave