Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: TBD BASED ON EXPERIENCE
POSITION: EHS Teacher I CATEGORY: Full time; Hourly; Non-exempt
SUPERVISOR: Director Revised: 05/07/2024
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the ECE Assistant Director, the Teacher I will provide support to all levels of staff for the BSR ECE Departments Early Head Start Program including but not limited to the following: assist with the supervision of children, preparing materials for learning activities, participate and guide children in learning activities, safe and sanitary environment for children and work with parents in planning childrens needs. Teacher I will work in assisting the programs of the Department with providing the needs of the families and children served under the funding requirements and compliance provided by the funding sources of the Department.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the duties performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. Each classification may not be assigned all duties listed, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing
a
safe
and
healthy
learning
environment
for
children.
Following all
federal,
state,
and
tribal
regulations
regarding
instruction
practices,
fire,
and
health
and
safety
standards
including
hand
washing,
laundry,
and
housekeeping
practices.
Conducting
assigned
staff
responsibilities
regarding
lesson
plans,
evaluations,
and
records.
Formulates
lesson
plans
for
classroom
activities
and
home
learning
tasks.
Responsibility
for
the
daily
completion
of
USDA
meal
count.
Self-monitor
classroom
documentation
to
ensure
systems
and
procedures
are
being
followed
as
per
written
guidance
and
timelines.
Enhancing physical
and
intellectual
competence
in
children
by
promoting
physical,
cognitive,
language,
and
creative
skills,
including
children
who
require
special
services.
Attend
teacher
meetings
as
scheduled
to
facilitate
mentoring
classroom
staff
in
ECE.
Reinforcing
positive
communication,
respect,
and
interaction
between
children
and
adults.
Communicating
with
and
actively
involves
parents
in
all
aspects
of
site
activities,
through
parent-teacher
conferences,
open
house,
community
gatherings
and
brainstorming
sessions.
Following
established
program
curriculums,
procedures,
documentation,
and
service
plans.
In
accordance
with
the
Site/Education
Coordinator,
monitors
and
provide
support
assistance
to
staff
and
EHS
partners.
Perform
administrative
duties
as
assigned.
Collaborate
with
teachers
to
bring
consistency
and
best
practices
to the
classroom.
Modeling
appropriate
instructional
techniques
for
teachers
and
volunteers.
Provides
assistance
in
completing
all
appropriate
documentation,
i.e.,
Daily
Assessment
form,
Feeding
Guide,
and
Health
Reports.
Actively
participating
in
age-appropriate
interactions
and
classroom
activities
such
as
free
play,
mealtime,
floor
time
and
classroom
activities.
May
include
bathing,
diaper
changing,
and
formula
preparation
for
infants.
Follow
site
procedures
to
receive
and
discharge
the
children.
Administering
educational
screenings,
identifying,
and
referring
children
with
potential
high
risk
of
health,
disability,
or behavioral
concerns.
always Maintaining confidentiality of program and client related information.
Reports
any
indication
of
abuse
or
neglect.
Maintaining
professional
knowledge
by
attending
meetings,
conferences,
and
educational
workshops.
Maintaining
confidentiality
of
all
privileged
information.
Contributes
to
a
team
effort
and
accomplishes
related
results
as
required.
Performing
other
duties
as
required.
JOB POSITION REQUIRES:
Obtain within four (4) months of hire, or possess, current
Infant
Toddler
Child
Development
Associate
Certificate
(CDA)
or
current
California
Child
Development
Associate
Teacher
Permit;
or
an
associate degree in early childhood
(EDE)
or
Child
Development
and
3
units
in
Infant/Toddler
course.
Must
continue
taking
ECE
or
CD
Classes,
or
bachelors degree in child
development,
Early
Childhood
Education,
or
equivalent
coursework
(12
units
of
ECE/CD
classes).
First
Aid,
CPR,
and
California
Food
Handlers
certifications
obtained
within
six
(6)
months
of
hire.
High
School
Diploma,
GED
or
CHSPE
required.
Experience
with
Native
Communities
is
preferred.
Shall
possess
and
maintain
a
valid
California
Class
C
drivers
license,
and
qualify
for
employer
insurability,
throughout
the
course
of
employment.
Must
successfully
pass
pre-employment
drug/alcohol
screening,
pre-employment
health
screening and
TB
clearance,
and
background
investigation.
ALSO NEEDED:
- Possess skills in working with a diverse group of parents.
Knowledge, experience or special interest in American Indian Culture.
Strong, respectful communication, both verbal and written.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and knowledge to work with 0 to 3-year-old children and their families.
Having sensitivity to the Native American culture, tradition and BSR communitys health, education, and welfare needs.
Good writing and organization skills and ability to organize, maintain and submit records and reports if needed.
Having a good understanding and working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
The ability to work independently and support a team environment.
The ability to present information one-on-one, to small groups and to the BSR.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Travel may be required.
PREFERENCE IN HIRING:
Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indian in accordance with Indian Preference Act. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification or Indian heritage documentation certified by Tribe of affiliation or Bureau of Indian Affairs.