Teacher

Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BIRTH TO FIVE SCHOOLS TEACHER

Status: Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act

Pay Rate: Pay levels are as follows:

Level 1: $14.50 hourly - Child Development Associate (CDA) pursuing Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development

Level 2: $15.40 hourly – Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development.

Level 3: $20.00 hourly – Has related Bachelor Degree with hours equal to ECE Associate and furthering studies.

Level 4: $ 26.06 hourly – Has Bachelor Degree with Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood endorsement.

Supervisory Relationships: Directly supervised by the School Supervisor. Position does not have supervisory duties but does provide general instructions to the assigned Assistant Teacher and volunteers.

Purpose: The purpose of the Birth to Five Schools Teacher is to provide comprehensive early childhood experiences in the classroom. Ensure that each child has the opportunity to accomplish the performance measures. Responsible for implementing the Performance Standards requirements in the lessons and activities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Plans and implements daily lesson plans and other center activities using Creative Curriculum and available resources. Lessons and activities will adhere to Performance Standards, DHS Licensing Regulations, and agency policies. Learning experiences will be designed to advance intellectual and physical development of children and prepare them for the transition to the next phase of their education. Eats meals with the children to aid in the development of social skills. Eats/drinks only same food as the children.

2. Has direct interaction with the children and participates in their daily activities. Ensures that activities are age-appropriate. Helps children develop and appreciation of books, problem-solving through early math and science, and develop phonemic, literacy, and print awareness, as well as language and vocabulary.

3. Recruits volunteers. In-kind donations and volunteer time is documented on the proper forms and turned in monthly. Promotes parent interest and encourages participation in center activities. Attends parent center committee meetings as assigned.

4. Uses ROMA principles to establish performance management goals and to improve the focus on program and family outcomes.

5. Assist in medical/dental screenings, mental health screenings (including observation notes), administering Brigance Testing, and IEP development of center enrollees. Completes two (3 for full year) home visits and required documentation for each student.

6. Plans, prepares, and conducts at least two (3 for full-year) Parent/Teacher Conferences per year.

7. Completes paperwork and reports as required. Types of paperwork includes children’s folders, anecdotal notes, and tracking of services. Uses Teaching Strategies GOLD on-line to document and track individual child goals.

8. Sweeps and mops the classrooms, cleans the children’s bathroom, sanitizes children’s bedding and toys as required by Head Start and DHS Licensing guidelines.

9. Serves as a bus monitor on transportation routes as assigned by the School Supervisor.

10. Responsible for assisting in emergency medical care, safety, fire prevention, and sanitation of staff, children, and center environment.

11. Other related duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

1. Confidentiality of children and family information is mandatory.

2. Teaching children appropriate behavior for social settings is an important aspect of Head Start. Employees are expected to model appropriate behavior such as using proper tone of voice and maintaining control of the classroom.

3. Provides a positive learning environment for the children through encouragement and interaction with the children. Supports the parent as the primary educator of the child.

3. Must be able to work in a positive manner with children ages 3- 5 from a variety of backgrounds, including children who have disabilities. Able to relate to problems of low-income and minority families.

4. Attend training as required. Must maintain any training or certification requirements. Training may require some evenings, weekends, and/or overnight travel.

5. Comply with program procedures and licensing guidelines and follows best practices. Stays current with early education trends and practices and adapts as changes are introduced. Abides by SOCAG Personnel Policies and adheres to Performance Standards.

6. Ensure children’s safety by enforcing safety rules and procedures. Follows other safety rules such as wearing closed-toe shoes (no sandals), bus safety rules, and various other program procedures.

7. Must be able to complete written documentation and computer data entry as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum education consists of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. High School Diploma or GED is required. Advanced levels of education include the following options:

-Associate Degree in early childhood education plus a CDA

-Other Bachelor Degree, CDA, and working on Oklahoma Alternative Teaching Certificate

-Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education with an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate for PK. This level is a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Must be able to provide transcripts for college degrees and current certifications for all education being considered.

Must be on the OK Registry within 6 months. Must study and obtain Reliability Certification for observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD during first year. Current First Aid/AED/Pediatric CPR is required and may be obtained on the job.

2. Continuing professional development is required. Should pursue and complete a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education. Transcripts must be submitted each semester until degree is obtained when program funds coursework.

3. Annual Tuberculin screen is required or as directed by a medical professional. Initial physical is required, but may be obtained after hire.

4. Negative pre-employment drug screen prior to employment with a current driver license or identification. During employment, employees are subject to drug testing according to SOCAG Personnel Policies.

5. Criminal background checks with fingerprinting are required and performed according to Oklahoma statutes and any program regulations.

Working Conditions:

1. Must be able to bend, kneel, stand, and sit on the level of the children being served. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Environment includes the classroom setting, as well as the playground for outdoor activities. Cleaning includes the use of a bleach solution.

2. Must be able to work with children that have disabilities.

3. Must be available to be at the job during scheduled hours. Attendance is a priority.

4. Must be able to interact and relate to children in a positive manner using appropriate words and actions. Must be able to relate to the problems of low-income families from diverse populations. A knowledge of educational support programs and local resources is important.

5. Recordkeeping is an integral part of the position. It includes the manual written documentation in children’s folders, as well as the computerized on-line documentation for each child. These items must be maintained and updated regularly.

6. The duties of Head Start Teacher go beyond the daily classroom activities. It includes the meal time socialization, children’s hygiene such as tooth brushing and toileting breaks, cleaning the center, playground activities, serving as bus monitor, recordkeeping and documentation, parent interaction, and ongoing training participation. All of these items are integral to the requirements of the Head Start grant.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of non-discrimination with employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment with SOCAG will be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, age, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Disclaimer:

As an at-will employer, Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, Inc. reserves the right to amend job responsibilities, conditions, scheduling, and/or terms of employment at any time. Job descriptions are reviewed and updated as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $26.06 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $26