Teacher III

Job Description

Job Description

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Teacher III

Full Time, Lockport, NY, Lackawanna, NY, Buffalo, NY Requisition ID : 1647

Salary Information :

17.03 USD Hourly Onwards

SUMMARY

Direct classroom activities; is concerned with the health and safety of the children. Performs educational and non-educational functions which contribute to the development of the child. The teacher works with children and parents and serves as a guide for team members involved and contributing to the development of the child. Does related work as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. The incumbent of this position assists in performing educational work that insures a healthy, safe facility and a conductive educational climate for infants / toddlers. Examples of work :

Works closely with parents and all service area staff

Insures a healthy and safe environment

Models positive work ethic for parents and staff

Makes required home visits and conducts parent conferences for all children.

Maintains confidentiality

Keeps current with new education research, attends all staff meetings and in service trainings.

Greets parents and children on arrival and escorts children arriving to and from the bus.

Models, guides and directs teachers, volunteers and parents in the program.

Works closely and directly ensuring education team is performing tasks designated through joint planning with team members and parents developing and implementing a daily and overall instructional plan.

Maintains effective and efficient records, reports and data for the program

Works closely as a team and other service area staff in regards to the concerns of children and families having specific needs.

Involved in meal time with the infant / toddler; provides supervision and guidance and assists with clean up.

Does related work as required with the agency in providing services to children and families

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Erie County resident preferred

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

TEACHER IV – Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education; (certification in Birth-2 required)

BS in Early Childhood Education, at least two (2) years of teaching experience; one year experience working with preschool age children. (Certification in Birth-2 required)

TEACHER III – BS in Early Childhood Education with two (2) year teaching experience

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education required with at least (3) three years of teaching experience working with preschool age children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk / hear and write / type and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Noise level in the workplace is moderate.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the CAO of Erie County, Inc. application form including completion of the NYS SCR Clearance form, criminal record certification and release(s) for reference checks required.

All persons hired for positions in CAO Head Start programs must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician and paid for by CAO.

All persons hired in CAO Head Start programs must receive acceptable SCR clearance and be free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor and felony).Finger printing required.

The Community Action Organization of WNY, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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