What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher position at Action Pact, Inc?
Education: A minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field is required. BA preferred
Other: Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Specific Responsibilities:
1.
Implement a curriculum designed to improve the physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills of children enrolled in the program; review with Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher before implementation
2.
Supervise, monitor, and observe each child and make recommendations for improvements in individual educational plans
3.
Coordinate the activities of volunteers and aides assigned to the classroom; work closely with staff professionals in carrying out parent involvement activities
4.
Keep written reports and records of health, attendance, problems, and progress of each child
5.
Participate in conferences with parents and other staff professionals to enhance child development through a carefully planned and coordinated program
6.
Attend staff meetings, workshops and in-service training sessions, and parent meetings when required
7.
Visit homes of children at a minimum of twice a year and assist in the plan for child development outside the classroom setting
8.
Daily lesson plans must reflect the use of the assigned curriculum and be age appropriate and must contain a variety of activities and experiences and include all of the requirements of the Head Start performance standards, i.e., fostering cognitive functioning by sequencing activities from simple to more complex from concrete to abstract; balancing teacher directed and child initiated activities; proper materials use, etc.
9.
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers
10.
Be able to discuss each child’s ability and limitations and to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each child
11.
Be able to demonstrate on a continual basis appropriate classroom management techniques, i.e., establishing and maintaining organization, dealing with disruptions and behavior problems, etc. (The use of corporal punishment and isolation as disciplinary measures is strictly prohibited, and could result in immediate termination.)
12.
Set-up and organize classroom in a neat and orderly manner; establish a total climate conducive for learning
13.
Observe, assess and record the behavior (individual and group needs, specific interests, strengths, and concerns) of all children assigned to classroom
Other: Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Specific Responsibilities:
1.
Implement a curriculum designed to improve the physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills of children enrolled in the program; review with Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher before implementation
2.
Supervise, monitor, and observe each child and make recommendations for improvements in individual educational plans
3.
Coordinate the activities of volunteers and aides assigned to the classroom; work closely with staff professionals in carrying out parent involvement activities
4.
Keep written reports and records of health, attendance, problems, and progress of each child
5.
Participate in conferences with parents and other staff professionals to enhance child development through a carefully planned and coordinated program
6.
Attend staff meetings, workshops and in-service training sessions, and parent meetings when required
7.
Visit homes of children at a minimum of twice a year and assist in the plan for child development outside the classroom setting
8.
Daily lesson plans must reflect the use of the assigned curriculum and be age appropriate and must contain a variety of activities and experiences and include all of the requirements of the Head Start performance standards, i.e., fostering cognitive functioning by sequencing activities from simple to more complex from concrete to abstract; balancing teacher directed and child initiated activities; proper materials use, etc.
9.
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers
10.
Be able to discuss each child’s ability and limitations and to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each child
11.
Be able to demonstrate on a continual basis appropriate classroom management techniques, i.e., establishing and maintaining organization, dealing with disruptions and behavior problems, etc. (The use of corporal punishment and isolation as disciplinary measures is strictly prohibited, and could result in immediate termination.)
12.
Set-up and organize classroom in a neat and orderly manner; establish a total climate conducive for learning
13.
Observe, assess and record the behavior (individual and group needs, specific interests, strengths, and concerns) of all children assigned to classroom
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