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Posted : Sunday, April 07, 2024 01:34 PM
Job no: 498200
Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Education and Training, Student Services, Children's Center, Mid-Level
About Us:
Boise State University is located along the banks of the Boise River and a short stroll from the state capitol.
We are committed to an innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that supports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.
Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students.
Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.
boisestate.
edu/about/ Job Summary/Basic Function: Kindergarten teachers at the Boise State Children’s Center are responsible for the creation and implementation of a child-centered curriculum that honors and nurtures young children’s curiosities and places their interests at the center of the curriculum.
They prioritize the whole child by equally valuing all domains and supporting them through a play based, child inquiry driven curriculum and intentional environments.
Finally, Kindergarten teachers build respectful partnerships with children, families, and colleagues.
Department Overview: The Boise State University Children's Center is Boise State's onsite early care and education center serving Boise State students, staff, and faculty.
We are a fully inclusive program with ten classrooms working with children ages 2 months through 5 years of age.
Level Scope: Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity.
Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.
Essential Functions: Planning, implementing and evaluating “individual based” developmentally appropriate curriculum and “interest-based” activities through well-designed environments that involve children in the whole process including art, music, physical activities, language and literacy, sensory and self-help areas according to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards and Early Learning eguidelines of Idaho.
Provide developmentally appropriate materials and activities that foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.
Setting up and maintaining “culturally responsive” and “naturally designed” environments to promote growth and development of physical, cognitive, language, creative, and social/emotional and self-help skills.
Provide “relationship-based” care that is respectful and responsive to a child’s individual needs reflecting family’s cultural beliefs recognizing the importance of the parent-caregiver relationship as an indicator of quality care for each child’s overall emotional well being.
Abide by all regulations set forth for “best practice” for all children through current educational/professional standards through NAEYC and the Early Learning eguidelines of Idaho.
Daily observing, recording, and assessing children’s developmental levels and progress in all areas of development according to NAEYC and center standards using a variety of observational methods (formal and informal) and media tools (video/picture).
Follow all safety and health rules through NAEYC and policies/procedures within the university and Boise State University Staff.
Handbook while supervising all children at all times.
Knowledge of community resources to support a family's complex needs.
View parents-teacher relationships as a partnership, focusing on each child’s individual strengths and abilities.
Gather information from the teaching team for feedback with families.
Plans and conducts home visits annually to understand the child’s unique needs and bring the family culture within the classroom.
Communicating with parents concerning the needs, progress, and behavior of children in respectful ways to develop strategies for positive outcomes.
Provides a variety of ways that families can participate in the classroom environment.
Encourage parents to participate in the field trips, planned classroom activities, and overall program needs Assisting in hiring, ongoing training, and daily supervising all classroom staff, practicum students and volunteers within the classroom, support in collaboration with other team members.
Providing effective leadership in a teaching environment for all staff at various levels of understanding.
Implementing emergency and risk management procedures with hired staff, practicum students and volunteers.
Mentor and serve as a liaison between Boise State University College of Education and Student Teachers Perform other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: A commitment to experiential learning and inquiry within an inclusive environment that views all young children as capable and competent, that establishes families as partners, and that implements a range of evidence-based practices to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Experience fostering collaboration and community with children, parents, teachers and collaborative partners.
Ethic of care with uncompromising respect for children, families and teachers.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, community, students and staff.
The characteristics of an active learner and collaborator: curious, engaged, responsible, adaptable, confident, and humble.
Excellent strategic and problem-solving skills.
Interest, experience, and/or ability to promote cultural competency and/or diversity.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years experience or equivalent.
Current Boise City Child Care License, First Aid, and CPR Certification (or ability to obtain before position start date).
Preferred Qualifications: Current State of Idaho Blended ECE/ECSE or K-8 (Elementary Education) Teaching License.
Master's Degree.
Salary and Benefits: Salary of $53,019.
20/10 and a half months (salary spread over 12 months), commensurate with experience.
Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being.
Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family.
Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.
boisestate.
edu/hrs/benefits/.
Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter.
Advertised: March 8, 2024 Mountain Standard Time Applications close: March 24, 2024 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time
We are committed to an innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that supports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.
Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students.
Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.
boisestate.
edu/about/ Job Summary/Basic Function: Kindergarten teachers at the Boise State Children’s Center are responsible for the creation and implementation of a child-centered curriculum that honors and nurtures young children’s curiosities and places their interests at the center of the curriculum.
They prioritize the whole child by equally valuing all domains and supporting them through a play based, child inquiry driven curriculum and intentional environments.
Finally, Kindergarten teachers build respectful partnerships with children, families, and colleagues.
Department Overview: The Boise State University Children's Center is Boise State's onsite early care and education center serving Boise State students, staff, and faculty.
We are a fully inclusive program with ten classrooms working with children ages 2 months through 5 years of age.
Level Scope: Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity.
Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.
Essential Functions: Planning, implementing and evaluating “individual based” developmentally appropriate curriculum and “interest-based” activities through well-designed environments that involve children in the whole process including art, music, physical activities, language and literacy, sensory and self-help areas according to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards and Early Learning eguidelines of Idaho.
Provide developmentally appropriate materials and activities that foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.
Setting up and maintaining “culturally responsive” and “naturally designed” environments to promote growth and development of physical, cognitive, language, creative, and social/emotional and self-help skills.
Provide “relationship-based” care that is respectful and responsive to a child’s individual needs reflecting family’s cultural beliefs recognizing the importance of the parent-caregiver relationship as an indicator of quality care for each child’s overall emotional well being.
Abide by all regulations set forth for “best practice” for all children through current educational/professional standards through NAEYC and the Early Learning eguidelines of Idaho.
Daily observing, recording, and assessing children’s developmental levels and progress in all areas of development according to NAEYC and center standards using a variety of observational methods (formal and informal) and media tools (video/picture).
Follow all safety and health rules through NAEYC and policies/procedures within the university and Boise State University Staff.
Handbook while supervising all children at all times.
Knowledge of community resources to support a family's complex needs.
View parents-teacher relationships as a partnership, focusing on each child’s individual strengths and abilities.
Gather information from the teaching team for feedback with families.
Plans and conducts home visits annually to understand the child’s unique needs and bring the family culture within the classroom.
Communicating with parents concerning the needs, progress, and behavior of children in respectful ways to develop strategies for positive outcomes.
Provides a variety of ways that families can participate in the classroom environment.
Encourage parents to participate in the field trips, planned classroom activities, and overall program needs Assisting in hiring, ongoing training, and daily supervising all classroom staff, practicum students and volunteers within the classroom, support in collaboration with other team members.
Providing effective leadership in a teaching environment for all staff at various levels of understanding.
Implementing emergency and risk management procedures with hired staff, practicum students and volunteers.
Mentor and serve as a liaison between Boise State University College of Education and Student Teachers Perform other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: A commitment to experiential learning and inquiry within an inclusive environment that views all young children as capable and competent, that establishes families as partners, and that implements a range of evidence-based practices to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Experience fostering collaboration and community with children, parents, teachers and collaborative partners.
Ethic of care with uncompromising respect for children, families and teachers.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, community, students and staff.
The characteristics of an active learner and collaborator: curious, engaged, responsible, adaptable, confident, and humble.
Excellent strategic and problem-solving skills.
Interest, experience, and/or ability to promote cultural competency and/or diversity.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years experience or equivalent.
Current Boise City Child Care License, First Aid, and CPR Certification (or ability to obtain before position start date).
Preferred Qualifications: Current State of Idaho Blended ECE/ECSE or K-8 (Elementary Education) Teaching License.
Master's Degree.
Salary and Benefits: Salary of $53,019.
20/10 and a half months (salary spread over 12 months), commensurate with experience.
Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being.
Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family.
Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.
boisestate.
edu/hrs/benefits/.
Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter.
Advertised: March 8, 2024 Mountain Standard Time Applications close: March 24, 2024 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time
• Phone : NA
• Location : 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID
• Post ID: 9121692236
