Teacher - ECCC

WNYRIC

  • Dunkirk, NY
  • $20.24-29.75 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Certified - Teaching - OtherJob Number 3300052877Start DateOpen Date 07/30/2025Closing DatePlease make sure to complete an application by clicking for this job posting.DescriptionPosition Data:Title: TeacherGrade: T5 - T16 Non-ExemptReports to: Center Director/Center Director 2/UPK Site SupervisorBasic Function or Position Summary:Responsible for the supervision, care and education of a classroom of children, planningand implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.Pay rate is $20.24-29.75 per hourRequirementsSecurity Clearance Lv. 2 VPosition Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
  • Utilize nurturing and responsive practices and interactions that foster trust and
emotional security; are communication and language rich; promote growth in thedevelopmental progressions described in the Head Start Early Learning OutcomesFramework: Ages Birth to Five
  • Include developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social
and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physicaldevelopment
  • Provide a program of self-initiated, group-initiated and teacher-initiated activities
which are intellectually stimulating and foster self-reliance and social responsibility.
  • Implement well-organized learning environments with developmentally appropriate
schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provideadequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation
  • Establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable
regularity in routines.
  • Support the development of the home language for dual language learners.
  • Promote learning through approaches to rest, meals, routines, and physical activity.
  • Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are
followed; model eating new and diverse food options.
  • Provide children with instruction in techniques and procedures that will enable them
to protect themselves from abuse and maltreatment.
  • Complete or obtain a current developmental screening within 45 calendar days of
when the child first attends the program.
  • Conduct standardized and structured assessments for each child that provide ongoing
information to evaluate the child's developmental level and progress.
  • Integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning.
  • Regularly communicate with parents to ensure they are well-informed about their
child's routines, activities, and behavior.
  • Serve as an advocate for all children including those with special needs.
  • Implement IEP's, IFSP's, and behavior plans with fidelity.
  • Hold parent conferences, as needed, but no less than two times per program year, for
each child.
  • Conduct at least two home visits per program year for each family.
  • Develop opportunities for parents and family members to volunteer in the class.
  • Ensure the health and safety of children by ensuring competent supervision of all
children in care.
  • Prepare necessary materials for activities in the classroom.
  • Guide the work of Teacher Assistants, other staff and volunteers in support of
classroom activities and supervision.
  • Performs daily health checks on each individual child, following up when needed.
  • Utilize CAPTAIN/Teacher Strategies Gold for tracking and maintaining all children
records along with documentation of individual family contacts.
  • Assist families in creating age-appropriate school readiness goals and provide
information to achieve identified goals.
  • Provide a safe and healthy learning environment.
  • Notifies supervisor following service area procedure regarding customer complaints.
  • Recommend purchase of materials/equipment.
  • Participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies
  • Support the planning and implementation of family events
  • Promotes agency mission.
  • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
  • Maintains consistent professional customer service.
  • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-
sufficiency.
  • Other duties as designated by supervisor
Key Working Relationships:A. Internal: Division staff members, Central Services staff members.B. External: Service providers, Consultants, Volunteers and Parents.Organizational Responsibilities:
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures
  • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
  • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
  • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems
Knowledge, Skills Required:
  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to work on a team.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Physical:
  • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort
Special Requirements:
  • Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs.
  • Flexibility in work schedule.
  • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Works compassionately with a diverse population
Job AttachmentItinerant Location Dunkirk - Holy Trinity/ECCCSalary: From 20.24Salary: To 29.75Salary Competitive YAppointment Status OtherPosition Status Full timeContact Person's Name Jennifer BorrelloContact Person's Title HR SpecialistContact Person's Phone 716-366-3333 xt 1268Contact Person's Email jborrello@chautopp.orgJob Posting Link

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