Working title:

Early Childhood Teacher

Official title:

ASSOC STUDENT SV SPEC(T26FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, or related bachelors degree with center based early childhood experience.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Required: 1 year of experience in a full-day child care center-based program. Care giver conviction check required.
Required to apply: cover letter, resume and 3 reference contacts.
Preferred: 3 years experience in full-day child care center-based program, bilingual, previous work with an international community, experience with High/Scope curriculum,experience with licensing/accreditation.

Principal duties:

The primary responsibilities of the Eagle's Wing Early Childhood Teacher are to provide care for children in a child-initiated learning environment and participate in administrative program support. This includes providing general supervision and management for a classroom of children. The center is licensed for 107 children between the ages of 18 months through 12 years. Toddler and preschool programs provide year round full-day care with preschool also providing a half-day care option.

The Pre-K-Plus program provides programming for eligible 4 and 5 year-olds during the academic year. school-age programs provide before and after school care for Kindergarten through fifth graders during the academic year and full-day care during the summer. The Early Childhood Teacher reports to the Manager of Children's Services, with secondary supervision by the Assistant Managers.

Functions:
A. Programming Responsibilities
1. Plan and facilitate a daily program of care and activities for the assigned classroom.
2. Contribute to the effective operation of the overall child program.
3. Implement the High/Scope Cognitively Oriented preschool Curriculum, with classroom teaching teams.
4. Arrange space, setting and materials in the classroom and outdoors, to ensure a clean, orderly, child-centered environment.
5. Work to develop and maintain a supportive rapport with parents/guardians, and facilitate parent/guardian participation in the classroom.
6. Promote a multicultural and anti-bias approach to learning and to the center environment.
7. Show respect for each child's culture and background.
8. Arrange for campus and community field trips, insuring that safety standards are met.

B. Supervisory Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the daily supervision, training and evaluation of classroom staff, including Assistant Teacher, Student Interns,Practica Students and Volunteers.
2. Act as a liaison with sponsoring volunteer agencies, job coaches and student teacher placement supervisors.

C. Administrative Responsibilities
1. Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians, other teaching staff, volunteers, student teachers, the Manager of Children's Services and Assistant Managers.
2. Observe and share information regarding child's activities and experiences with the teaching team and parents/guardians as needed.
3. Notify the Manager of Children's Services of classroom supplies and needs.
4. Participate in emergency fire evacuation and lock-down procedures monthly.
5. Maintain licensing rules and city/national accreditation standards.
6. Maintain records as needed.
7. Assist the Assistant Manager with staff scheduling and help problem solve staffing for other classrooms on an as-needed basis.
8. Assist with the planning and implementation of all new programs.
9. Actively participate in team planning meetings as fits into the daily schedule.
10. Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and in-services as scheduled.
11. Actively respond, as directed by Housing leadership, in the event of an emergency or when University Housing's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is activated
i. Assist the staff and residents on-site in instances of building or student emergencies.
ii. Help support the staff and residents if University Housing's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is operated.
iii. Perform other duties outside of typical responsibilities, as assigned, during an emergency.
iv. Expected to provide after hours contact numbers.

D. General Responsibilities
1. Ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children.
2. Participate in snack distribution and clean-up in accordance with state licensing guidelines.
3. Provide recommendations and referrals for children with special needs.
4. Maintain knowledge of the cultures in the community, particularly as they may relate to the children served by the programs.
5. Attend parent or child care committee meetings as needed.
6. Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information in relation to staff, children, families and co-workers.
7. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager of Children's Services or Assistant Managers.

Additional Information:

1-2 anticipated openings.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: AUGUST 18, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59781 to