Teacher - CRIT Head Start

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POSITION PURPOSE:

• Take the lead role in planning, preparing, and conducting classroom activities for assigned children.
• Take the lead role in developing and implementing individual child’s program plan in assessing child outcomes.
• Take the lead role in preparation of all required program documentation, including lesson plans, child screenings, child assessments and child portfolios.
• Conduct required child screenings.
• Assure that all assigned children are appropriately supervised on a daily basis and that concerns are referred to appropriate staff as per Program procedures.
• Provide day to day supervision/training of assigned Teacher Assistant and work in partnership with Education Specialist to develop performance evaluations of Teacher Assistants.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with classroom parents as their child’s primary educator.
• Participate in staff meetings and local and out of town trainings.
• Participate in overall Program assessment activities

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct child screenings on a routine basis as required by the Program.
• Develop individual child program plans in partnership with the child’s parents and monitor and document the child’s progress.
• Plan weekly lessons based on the needs of all assigned children.
• Monitor and document all assigned children’s progress as per the Program child outcomes procedure.
• Produce a GOLD assessment report three times per year per child following the child outcomes. Meet with the parents to share child progress.
• Complete all required paperwork for child attendance and injury/illness monitoring.
• Responsible for the general supervision, management and planning for children between the ages of 3 through 5 of your classrooms, using the screening results and observations to provide an individual plan for each child, and to provide activities and inclusion of the Individual Education Plan for special needs children.
• Conduct parent meetings and work in partnership with elected Policy Council Representative and Alternate to ensure effective communication with all classroom parents.
• Work in partnership with Teacher Assistant to plan, implement and monitor the Program curriculum.
• Participate in all required meetings related to assigned children, such as the mental health observation feedback sessions.
• Make prompt referrals regarding assigned children to the appropriate staff person as per the Program procedures.
• Send home a summer educational packet at the end of school year for parents to work with their child.
• Complete an inventory on all Head Start property in their assigned classroom.
• Submit articles for the monthly Parent Newsletter to the receptionist by due dates.
• Assist in the annual job performance evaluation of the assigned Teacher Assistant.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all Specialists ensuring that Program Goals are met as they relate to the classroom, parent education or the sharing of information, all in a timely manner.
• Attend Regular scheduled Classroom/Parent Meetings, to present educational content/share monthly curriculum/receive parent ideas for classroom activities.
• Maintain files on the children that include: emergency cards, attendance, assessment results and observations, consultant reports, Individual Program Plan, copy of home visit reports and required pages from the health history or intake forms.
• Train Teacher Assistant in all aspects of classroom work to include: planning and presenting curriculum, developing materials, assessing children and developing Individual Program Plans and the use of teaching materials.
• Plan for and participate in periodic home visits that must include at least 4 to each family in a program year and of which at least 4 must be of an education nature.
• Participate in necessary training, workshops and meetings as directed by Supervisor or Administration.
• Coordinates and cooperates with consultants and specialists with items relevant to the center and children, assuring maximum use of services and resources they bring.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or in the case where the applicant does not possess the Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, the applicant must enroll in college courses and work towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Minimum Experience:

Two years classroom teaching experience in a preschool setting. Head Start teaching experience highly preferred.

Minimum Education:

Minimum qualification of Associates of Arts/Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education.

Licenses and Certification:

• Must have a valid CRIT Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain within 90 days of probationary period and must remain current.
• Current valid state issued driver’s license is required for employment
• Must have a valid First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain within 90 days of probationary period and must remain current.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s) and Other Qualifications:

• Annual physical exam and TB skin test.
• Obtain Hepatitis A & B immunization.
• Must Have Reliable Transportation
• High School Diploma

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Knowledge of and appreciation for minority cultures and persons from low-income families.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to communicate in a positive tone.
• Possess a positive work attitude and assist when needed.
• Sincere interest in children and parents and their needs.
• Ability to adapt to Federal and Tribal mandates.

Physical demands:

Involves physical activity, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Mental demands:

• High stress level
• Must use good judgement and patience

Indian Preference:

Under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Sections 701(b) and 703(i) explicitly exempts from coverage the preferential employment of Indian-by-Indian Tribes. Therefore, C.R.I.T. acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled C.R.I.T. members who qualify toward all employment opportunities otherwise; C.R.I.T. does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

C.R.I.T. Offers:

Health and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave and Pension Plan. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

APPLY:

C.R.I.T. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

26600 MOHAVE ROAD

PARKER, AZ 85344

FOR CRIT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VISIT: http://crit-nsn.gov

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 701 (b) and 703 (I) explicitly exempts from overage the preferential employment of Indians by Indian Tribes. Therefore, CRIT acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled CRIT members who qualify toward all employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

CRIT OFFERS: Health and Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave. Pre-Employment Drug Screening is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.86 - $29.43 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $29