What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher position at NINOS INC?
A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending
3. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance
4. Must be able to speak, read and write English
5. Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification
6. Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment
7. Must have an Associate's Degree Early Childhood Education
8. Must have computer skills - Microsoft Windows environment and Office suite
9. Must have superior computer skills - Microsoft Windows environment and Office Suite
B. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Have a Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education
2. Be Bilingual - able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish
3. Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County
4. Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged
C. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible of the assigned Head Start/Early Head Start classroom
2. Responsible for the overall operation and management of the classroom
3. Must work in a team teaching approach with a teacher aide and insure that all curriculum activities and program Performance Standards be implemented in the classroom
4. Responsible for the proper nutrition of all children
5. Assist in formulation and maintaining records of individual children in the classroom
6. Responsible for the care of classroom equipment, materials and supplies
7. Responsible for daily/weekly classroom lesson plan
8. Will assure that all screening activities are conducted and follow-up is completed.
9. Designs Individual Education Plans (IEP) as needed
10. Supervises teacher aide and delegates responsibilities so team teaching is enhanced.
11. When necessary will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service, in-service workshops, and out of town conferences
12. Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success
13. Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations
14. Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on especial assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director
Salary : $15 - $20
