Benefits:
Competitive salary
Free uniforms
Training & development
Become a Lead GSRP Preschool Teacher at Early Start Childcare!
Are you a passionate educator dedicated to nurturing young minds? Join us at Early Start Childcare, where we create a vibrant and enriching environment for preschoolers! We are seeking a qualified Lead GSRP Preschool Teacher to help shape the next generation and foster a love of learning.
Position Overview:
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
What We're Looking For:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with a ZA, or related field.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a preschool setting, preferably with GSRP.
Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Tech Savvy: Ability to embrace technology to enhance learning.
Goal-Oriented: Committed to meeting program goals and objectives.
Assessment Skills: Experience assessing young children using various evaluation methods.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with parents, guardians, and staff.
Discretion: Ability to handle confidential information with care.
Key Responsibilities:
To plan and provide a program of educational activities that promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool aged children. Develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress, and facilitate transition into elementary school settings in partnership with parents.
Essential Functions:
Utilizing the High Scope Curriculum, plan and carry out developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for preschool children to advance children's development in all areas (social, emotional, cognitive, and physical).
Coordinate the planning and implementation of daily lessons that incorporate childrens individual goals, parent input, and/or goals identified by an IFSP or IEP.
Collaborate with teaching partner(s) and program staff to plan for each childs progress utilizing developmental screenings and assessments, parent input, support strategies, and observations.
Conduct and record on-going assessment of children through observations, anecdotal notes, and screenings.
Ensure the health and safety of children, families and staff, per agency, federal, state and local policies, including active participation in agency level Safety Committee
Ensure no child is left unsupervised at any time.
Work with and demonstrate a commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults regardless of race, gender, age, and cultural or ethnic background
A self-starter with the ability to multitask to meet various deadlines and complete tasks.
Maintain an appropriate and engaging classroom environment.
Be actively engaged with children throughout the daily routine.
Promote positive adult/child interactions that foster childrens development.
Plan and conduct a minimum of two parent/teacher conferences and two home visits in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Establish and maintain a positive communication system with parents using various methods.
Develop curriculum activities that reflect the ethnic/multi-cultural makeup of the community.
Promote family and community classroom volunteer opportunities and document participation appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality of information related to home and school environment.
Provide activities that foster the development of positive self-image and socialization.
Conduct and record classroom equipment and supply inventory.
Work cooperatively as a member of a team with other program and supervisory staff.
Complete and maintain all required documentation i.e. home visits, parent teacher conferences, CACFP, attendance, developmental screenings, assessments and individual learning plans in a thorough and timely manner.
Comply with all licensing regulations and performance standards.
Promote parents as their childs first and best teacher through such means as parent/child activities, child development and child management information, use of classroom observation tools, and parent training.
Encourage families to attend training and parent meetings.
Assist in enrollment and recruitment activities.
Actively participate in early childhood program employee talent outreach, recruitment and retention efforts.
Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.
Further professional development by attending national, state, and local meetings of relevance to program goals and complete a minimum of 15 hours clock hours annually
Serve as an advocate for low-income persons in the community through means that may include but not be limited to membership in an advocacy group, participation in a professional organization, and efforts to affect present community services in a manner that would insure their greater availability or efficiency. Act as an advocate for agency clients attempting to secure services or assistance from other agencies.
Ability and willingness to make home visits.
Ability and willingness to continue personal and professional growth and skill development.
Additional Duties: Perform related tasks as assigned.
Why Join Us?
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and paid QUALITY professional development
Our Core Values:
At Early Start Childcare, we measure success through our core values. We believe in cultivating a positive culture where every team member contributes to our mission. Our core values include:
Faithful: Committed to our mission and each other.
Joyful: Finding positivity even in challenges.
Family: Building lasting relationships with families and ensuring their trust in our care.
Supportive: Here to serve our families and each other, always ready to lend a helping hand.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited to join a team that values growth, creativity, and positive relationships, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of the Early Start Childcare family!
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00-25.00 per hour
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit, see, talk and hear, and use hands to manipulate. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to supervise students, requiring the employee to match walking speed that matches the student and may at times require the ability to run to safeguard students. The employee must occasionally lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, and move students. Employees must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies. The job is performed for the most part in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school setting.
Benefits:
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Early Start Childcare is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.