Preschool - Level III Self-Contained 3,4,5 year old classroom - 215 day contract

Posted: Continuous 2012-06-20
Available: 07/01/2012 Closes: Open Until Filled
Children`s Village West
 

Duties & Responsibilities:  (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

·   Provide high quality programming and services in accordance with NAEYC standards.

·   Work collaboratively with para-professional in using developmentally appropriate practices, learning centers and both individual and small group instruction.

·   Ability to adapt and deliver programming to meet the diverse developmental needs of each child.

·   Physical ability to perform necessary duties to meet individual child needs including lifting children up to 60 pounds.

·   Work with a team to ensure ongoing assessment of program and individual child progress.

·   Work cooperatively as a member of a team in the delivery of comprehensive services to young children and their families including regularly scheduled home visits.

·   Work directly with families in providing information/education regarding early childhood development.

·   Work collaboratively with personnel from a variety of community agencies in the provision of comprehensive services to young children and their families.

·   Ability to work flexible hours to meet the operational needs of the early learning program.

·   Provide supervision and direction to the activities of non-certified staff and volunteers working with children.

·   Expose children to a language/literacy rich environment throughout the day.

·   Follow learning outcomes and indicators outlined by the district.

·   Administer district's early childhood curriculum and follow early learning standards and benchmarks.

·   Ability to deliver instruction outside in carious types of warm and cold weather.

·   Other duties as may be appropriate and assigned by the principal. \HBV required

·   Be willing to participate in Applied Behavior Analysis training and implement Applied Behavior Analysis.

 


Physical Requirements of Position:  (HBV   Yes   No)

·   Must be able to push, pull and lift 60 lbs.

·   Must be able to bend, squat, sit on floor and kneel as needed


Special Qualification Desired:  (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

•  Strong effective communication skills with parents, agencies, and the public at large.

•  Experience/understanding and orientation toward collaborative teaching team approach.

•  Flexibility in the delivery of programming and service to children and families.

•  Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children and parents' right to privacy.

•  Willingness to take part in continuing training and staff development.

Endorsements needed: 100 or [223 AND 103]

 

Davenport Community Schools


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Davenport, IA 52803
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