Teacher I

Teacher I

Location - Ellsworth Early Childhood Program

Pay Range $16.98 - $18.50

Full-time with generous benefits

$500 Sign-on bonus

Responsible for planning and implementing an early childhood education program for preschool children in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and practices. Responsible for promoting school readiness, parent engagement and ensuring the health and safety of children in our care. Performs under the direction of the Center Coordinator or Teacher III to ensure program operations are carried out in a manner supportive of DCP goals and intended program outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Some evening and weekend work, travel and occasional overnight travel will be necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Successfully assists in the implementation of High Scope curriculum fully utilizing agency resources and feedback from content area specialists.
• Ensures all classroom practices are developmentally appropriate and meaningful to children's learning.
• Tracks and plans classroom experiences utilizing data from COR Advantage ensuring timely and complete ongoing child assessment.

General Expectations:

• Ability to be organized and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, discern and implement agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to practice sound child development practices, keeping abreast of current research.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Required Education:

Must be at least 21 years of age. A minimum of a Child Development Associates certificate or equivalent required (may obtain within first year of employment). A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood required for Teacher II and III. DOE 081 Certification (provisional or permanent) required for public school collaboration Teacher III.