Early Learning Master Teacher

Early Learning Master Teacher

Vietnamese Bi-Literacy Required

30.00 per hour

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB : The Early Learning Master Teacher, under supervision of the Early Learning Program Manager, plans, organizes and implements the organization's educational program for children enrolled in the Early Learning Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan, organize and implement the program for preschool-aged children in accordance with approved curriculum, applicable policies and philosophy of Think Together.
• Provide learning readiness experiences in literacy, language, mathematics, science, social growth and self-concept.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans to meet the individual needs / interests of children.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Maintain an atmosphere that develops each child's self-esteem and respect for others. Evaluate student achievement and growth using State, Think's and district assessments.
• Maintain records of children's progress.
• Conduct parent conferences on children's school adjustment, academic progress and classroom behavior.
• Assist in identifying children with special needs and refer to proper agencies for testing and evaluation. Maintain a clean, safe, attractive and positive learning environment, which assists children in making a positive transition from home to preschool.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in trainings, workshops, courses and other professional growth activities.
• Provide training and work direction to instructional assistants and volunteers; participate in evaluations as requested.
• Change children's clothes and tend to injuries, illness and toileting needs as necessary.
• Assure availability of appropriate classroom supplies and materials; requisition necessary supplies and materials as needed.
• Assume Site Director responsibilities when director is not present.
• Other duties as assigned to meet program needs, requirements and regulations

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

QUALIFICATIONS

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV / AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

About THINK Together - Santa Ana :

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids. Think Together delivers nationally-recognized expanded learning programs and school improvement, offered through affiliate partner Orenda Education. We want a community where all kids get a great education that prepares them for college and career.

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