Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center Teacher

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Position: CDA Credential Level (Infant/Toddler Only) AA/S Degree Level

BA; BS Degree Level, MA, MS Degree Level

Supervisor: Director

Purpose: To support children's school readiness by providing a safe, culturally and linguistically responsive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. Provide guidance to Assistant Teachers, Caregivers and volunteers under the supervision of the Executive Director.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Meet all current GEZFLC, state and local child care employee regulations; including First Aid and CPR. Complete a minimum of 20 clock hours of professional development (age group specific) per year.

Education and Experience:

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and experience working with children birth - five years old.

Accepted: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and experience working with children birth - five years old.

Accepted Infant/Toddler: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; State Equivalency.

Skills, Knowledge and Ability: Excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills (Microsoft applications: Word, Excel and Outlook). Able to organize, file and distribute information and work under stressful conditions with multiple deadlines.

Working Conditions: GEZFLC center environment; flexible work hours occasional (evening/ weekend/overtime). Work outside a minimum of one (1) hour per day in varying weather conditions. Lunch will vary depending on the needs of the center.

Physical Requirements: Physically able to perform tasks, including but not limited to, bending, lifting and moving a minimum of 25 pounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adhere to and practice GEZFLC standards of conduct and code of conduct policy.
• Implement daily classroom operations including planning and implementing school readiness activities for children.
• Closely supervise and maintain awareness at all times of the children assigned as primary responsibility.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment to prevent injuries to staff and children. Keep the classroom and outdoor learning environment clean and free of dangerous equipment and debris.
• Create a positive emotional environment in the classroom by establishing warm and supportive relationships with children, displaying positive affect and communication, and demonstrating respect for one another.
• During evacuations or drills, assume role as indicated in established procedures.
• Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain a professional attitude with open communication and support a positive environment in the center to promote the social, emotional and mental wellness of staff, children and families. Model acceptable social behavior; encourage sharing and cooperation among children and staff.
• Communicate respectfully and maintain standards of confidentiality with all children, families, staff and community representatives.
• Advocate for children and families.
• Attend parent meetings as required.
• Deliver training to parents as requested by the Executive Director.

Recordkeeping and Recording

• Complete and submit Attendance Records to the Executive Director.
• Complete and submit Children Assessments to the Executive Director.

Professional Development

• Attend and participate in pre-service, in-service and other trainings as requested/approved by supervisor.
• Attend training according to Professional Development Plan.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and other required meetings.

All other duties assigned by Executive Director

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.