Teacher III Floater (Seminole & Osceola)
Full Time
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Posted
Job description
JOB TITLE: Teacher III Floater
LOCATION: Seminole County
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Child care work as a lead caregiver. Works with young children and families to develop their cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Works with Early Childhood Development and Health Specialists and Site Supervisor to plan and implement early childhood curriculum.
- Assists in the development of individual education plans for children.
- Develops lesson plans in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and early childhood curriculum. Assists the Teacher Assistant in developing lesson plans.
- Maintains classroom records, progress reports, permission slips, accident reports and other necessary documentation, using the appropriate technology.
- Encourages parent involvement in the Head Start program both in the classroom and in the home.
- Works with Teacher Assistant to conduct home visits and parent meetings.
- Organizes and trains classroom volunteers.
- Submits referrals to Site Supervisor regarding concerns for individual children.
- Assists in the development and implementation of recommendations.
- Identifies and reports child abuse cases working in conjunction with the Family Advocate.
- Participates in the pre-service in-service training programs that will enhance job performance and career development.
- Assists with the orientation of new teaching staff.
- Participates in the Agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or in a field related to Early Childhood Education or in any field with 18 college credit hours in ECE.
- One (1) year experience in teaching pre-school children is required if the degree is outside of Early Childhood Education for Head Start teachers.
- One (1) year experience in teaching infants and toddlers is required if the degree is outside of Early Childhood Education for Early Head Start teachers.
- Must be able to obtain at least fifteen (15) clock hours of certified training per year.
- Completion of the State Mandated 45-hour training for child care, preferred. Successful completion of a standardized early childhood and development skills and knowledge based assessment is also required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of early childhood growth and development and age-appropriate activities.
- Knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations in child care.
- Ability to gain knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Policies and Procedures. Ability to gain knowledge of developmental screenings and assessments.
- Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to operate a personal computer.
- Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Word.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, parents and community representatives.
- Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check and control anger, even in difficult situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
- Ability to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
- Sensitivity to the needs, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals within and outside the Agency, including but not limited to clients and co-workers.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or in a field related to Early Childhood Education or in any field with 18 college credit hours in ECE.
- One (1) year experience in teaching pre-school children is required if the degree is outside of Early Childhood Education for Head Start teachers.
- One (1) year experience in teaching infants and toddlers is required if the degree is outside of Early Childhood Education for Early Head Start teachers.
- Must be able to obtain at least fifteen (15) clock hours of certified training per year. Completion of the State Mandated 45-hour training for child care, preferred.
- Successful completion of a standardized early childhood and development skills and knowledge based assessment is also required.
Pay: $1,653.53 biweekly
Term: Regular 10 month employee
Equal Opportunity Employer-Veteran/Disability
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