Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
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 trainings, 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