What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher - Float position at Early Learning Essentials?
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Make a difference in the community with Early Learning Essentials! We are a non-profit Head Start organization that offers preschool, health, and social services to children and families who encounter life's challenges and need a hand up. With Early Learning Essentials you can help children facing social, emotional, and/or economic disadvantages to reach their highest potential and prepare for lifelong success.
Full time employees enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays!
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides classroom coverage when teachers are absent in various locations depending on agency need, or a teacher is on extended leave of absence, or in an open teaching position until position is filled in specific locations. Candidate must be flexible, and available to work different daytime and weekday shifts or at different locations within Early Learning Essentials from one day to the next. While on the job, responsible for instruction, supervision, and provision of appropriate learning activities of all enrolled children in assigned classroom(s). Delivers comprehensive educational services to all Head Start children, including those with Individualized Education Plans (IEP), behavioral support or health plans and English language learners, helping children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a developmentally appropriate manner, toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards, the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act and Early Learning Essentials' policies and procedures. Ensures services support the agency's school readiness plan.
Position is 178-185 days; a typical work week may be Monday - Friday with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Some evening work may be required to attend scheduled parent meetings and parent teacher conferences. Requires use of own vehicle to conduct business.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution
OR
2. Associate's degree from a recognized institution in a field related to early childhood education as agreed upon by the agency and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education (6 classes relating to Early Childhood Education), with one (1) year experience teaching preschool-age children or preschool labwork leading to an ECE degree from a recognized institution.
3. Must have a valid First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to obtain them.
4. Must obtain Food Handler Certificate upon hire if not currently certified.
5. Official or unofficial transcript which shows the award or confer date of the degree must be attached to the employment application.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution
OR
2. Bachelor's or advanced degree from a recognized institution in a related field or any field, as agreed upon by the agency and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education (6 classes relating to ECE).
Official or unofficial transcript which shows the award or confer date of the degree must be attached to the employment application.
One-year experience working with preschool children in an Early Childhood Education setting or preschool labwork leading to an ECE degree from a recognized institution.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking is desirable.
Early Learning Essentials is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment actions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary : $22 - $23