Exempt: NoDepartment: Program OperationsReports to: Area SupervisorsLocation: Head StartDate: May 27, 2008 General FunctionThese general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals and Mission of the DeltaSigma Theta Head Start/State Preschool Program.Under the direct line supervision of the Area Supervisor, and in coordination with the centeronsite administrator/lead teacher, the Teachers I and II are responsible for, but is not limited tothe following essential duties and specific tasks:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Regular attendance andpunctuality. The Delta Sigma Theta Head Start / State Preschool Program reserves the right to addor delete essential job functions. General Responsibilites and Specific Duties⢠PRACTICES the theories and principles of Early Childhood Education and ChildDevelopment.⢠PROMOTES and supports the role of the parent as their childâs Primary Teacher andmodels appropriate child guidance⢠INSTRUCTS children in activities designed to promote social, physical, intellectualgrowth, and school readiness.⢠PLANS individual and group activities to stimulate learning, according to ages ofchildren.⢠PERFORMS and coordinates the administrative function at a Head Start/State PreschoolChild Development Center⢠INTEGRATES the educational aspects of the various Head Start Service Areas in theDaily Program of activities.⢠INVOLVES parents in educational activities of the Program to enhance their role as theprincipal influence on the childâs education and development.⢠ASSISTS parents to increase knowledge, understanding skills, and experience in childgrowth and development⢠DEVELOPS a Plan to insure the safety of the children within the group in utilizingindoor and outdoor facilities.⢠INSPECTS facilities for hazardous conditions and unsafe equipment and materials andremoves all debris, hazardous unsafe equipment and materials.⢠SUPERVISES activities of children to insure their safety.⢠ORGANIZES and implements a positive and comfortable routine within the room byestablishing realistic limits for the children, by the effective use of time, by providingfor active and quiet activities, and by planning orderly transitions from one activity toanother.⢠ESTABLISHES and promotes productive relationships with parents, so as to increasethe centerâs ability to help parents meet their childrenâs learning responsibilities.⢠In bi-lingual settings, communicates both verbally and in writing, with both the parentsand the children in their language when possible.⢠DESIGNS and plans the Daily Classroom Program and schedules with AssistantTeachers.⢠IMPLEMENTS Individualized Educational Plan for each child under the direction of theDisabilities/Mental Health Specialist, Education Specialist, therapists, and specialeducation staff from the public schools.⢠PARTICIPATES in Staff and Staff-Parent Conferences and makes, no less than, twoHome Visits to each family with an enrolled child each Program Year.⢠ATTENDS all required In-Service Training, and Orientations, Workshops, Webinars,etc.⢠Other job duties as assigned Know HowTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE⢠Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood minimally requirement. BA/BS oran advanced degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.⢠Experience working in a childcare or preschool setting. Experience can include studentteaching and/or practicum experience.⢠T.B. and other required health clearances at the time of employment. (T.B. Clearancerenewed every year. Chest X-Ray renewed every four years)⢠Fingerprint clearance, Criminal Records Clearance, and Child Abuse Index by theDepartment of Justice and CCL agencies.⢠Valid California Driverâs License and use of a personal automobile including evidenceof auto liability insurance coverage.⢠California Teaching Permit Required Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents written in English such as performance standards, standardrecipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to writeroutine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees or theorganization. Mathmatical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, commonfractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Reasoning AbilityAbility to analyze moderately complex problems where there are standardized activities. Problemsolving results from conformity to established patterns and policies. Other SkillsAbility to organize and follow through with detail-oriented projects.⢠Working knowledge of the food production.⢠Ability to comply with food safety, handling and sanitation guidelines and regulations.⢠Ability to work closely with low income, diverse populations.⢠Ability to prioritize tasks and be flexible to changes deemed necessary by seniormanagers.⢠Ability to manage time, to work efficiently and thoroughly, and to contribute to the teamconcept of getting the job done. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Theemployee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities requiredby this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Note: Teacher I and II will be distinguished by credentials, education, experience, andcertifications.
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