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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Instructor, under the direction of the Child Care Center Manager, is responsible for operating and maintaining a quality early childhood classroom, in accordance with Federal, State, and Tribal regulations that will provide children developmentally appropriate experiences in preparation for school readiness and future success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)
CONTACTS:
Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers and outside vendors/service providers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position heavy with lifting of 100 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, use of hearing, smell, near/mid/far vision, depth perceptions, color and field of vision and bending; frequent carrying/lifting and handling; and occasional sitting, pushing/ pulling, climbing, reaching, travel and typing. Working conditions include constant exposure to noise, frequent exposure to weather and occasional exposure to wet/humidity. Potential hazards include constant client contact and occasional exposure to chemicals, infectious exposure, needles/syringes, computer, medical and other equipment use. Must obtain an annual TB Test. Must be in good physical health as determined by physician.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education required; will accept Associates Degree in Elementary Education, Teacher Prep, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Family Services Degree with at least 26 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience Early Childhood program required. Experience working with children who have special needs preferred.
Certification/License: Must successfully obtain Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education within two (2) years of hire. Must have or obtain CPR/First Aide Certification within 1 year of hire. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of sequential development in order to provide instruction that is scafolded to meet the needs of all children required. Knowledge and awareness of resources available to meet the needs of children and families with special needs preferred. Knowledge of the Anishinabe Culture and language preferred. Knowledge of or the ability to learn the Anishinabe Culture and incorporate the culture into the classroom environment and curriculum required. Must be able to assume the responsibility for classroom operations. Must be able to create a positive and maintain a positive and nurturing learning environment. Must be able to maintain a neat and organized classroom. Must be able to work with parents to promote understanding of growth and development of their child. Must be able to analyze and interpret data collected from assessments and communicate this data to parents in order to develop school readiness goals for each child. Must be able to mentor and manage classroom staff in the performance of their job duties. Must be able to maintain detailed and accurate record keeping such as but not limited to: lesson plans, attendance records, volunteers and donations, anecdotal notes, on-going observations, take home projects, Individual Service Plans. Must be able to use computer data bases and software, including navigating the internet. Must be able to be flexible and adaptable in order to meet the children's needs on a daily basis. Must be flexible with work schedule. Must have working knowledge and be able to use word processing and spreadsheet and data base software. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisory personnel, coworkers, subordinates and the general public. Must maintain confidentiality. Native American preferred.
Full Time
$51k-76k (estimate)
04/11/2023
08/23/2024
saulttribe.net
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
200 - 500