Job description

Job Summary

PROVISO LEYDEN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.

“Providing a hand up, but not a hand out”

JOB TITLE: TEACHER

DIVISION: CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

WORK CENTER: CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - MAYWOOD

ORGANIZATIONAL

JOB SUMMARY:

The Teacher is responsible for adhering to the guidelines of the Head Start Performance Standards and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services licensing standards for preschool programs including those of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect cases.

The Teacher is responsible for the operation of the classroom where she/he is assigned to work, including supervision of the classroom staff (Assistant Teachers, Parent Volunteers, Foster Grandparents, Volunteers, etc.)

The Teacher is responsible for positive outcomes for all children. Must demonstrate a connection between systems and services and systems through effective on going collaboration with other team members.

Responsibilities and Duties

PROVISO LEYDEN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.

“Providing a hand up, but not a hand out”

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure a safe and healthy environment that follows the Head Start Performance Standards and the DCFS licensing standards and Job Function/Evaluations;

• Arrange physical space to encourage independence and self-selection.
• Arrange physical space into learning centers with a variety of materials rotated frequently; and with children’s materials separated from teacher supplies.
• Provide active and quiet areas in the classroom.
• Provide an individual space labeled for each child.
• Place dangerous items such as poisons, sharp scissors, and cleaners out of children’s reach (see job targets for specifics).
• Ensure a safe environment through daily classroom inspections of materials and equipment and reporting of unsafe/unhealthy conditions to appropriate persons. Daily completion of the health and safety checklist.
• Ensure that the children are under proper supervision at all times.
• Eat with the children and provide appropriate discussions for meal times.
• Follow timelines/target dates in the classroom Red Notebook.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Ensures that developmental and social/emotional screenings and assessments are completed within required timelines.
• Track completed screenings as part of PIR quality control procedures.
• Ensure that all documentation and individualization takes place in a timely manner.
• Complete ongoing observations, developmental screenings individual child assessments; child development plans/individual goal sheets, IEP planning forms and lesson plans.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of classroom lesson plans in advance.
• Maintain and submit accurate daily attendance and meal attendance.
• Identify and report to the proper staff person regarding children with potential special needs or behavioral concerns.
• Schedule and conduct at least two home visits and two parent conferences per year.
• Participate in the educational staffing and prepare notes from observations and assessments of children.
• Submit required paperwork on time.
• Initiate attendance follow up procedure (if applicable) per director’s designation.
• Include parent and IEP goals (if applicable) in individualized lesson plans.
• To the extent possible, visit classroom at the LEA where IEP services are implemented.
• Provide a balance of curriculum that encourages social and cultural awareness, exploration, predicating and testing behaviors, choices of learning center activities, large and small groups, and individualized activities (see job targets).
• Is a team member and effective model; sets up written systems for sharing responsibilities, holds daily team meetings, and shares information.
• Interact with children and adults in a positive manner.
• Participate in an on-going training program in Child Development to further and develop skills.
• Implement a curriculum that integrates all areas, including; Health, Nutrition, Mental Health, Parent Involvement, and Special Needs.

• Work with central office staff, Family specialist, and Parent Involvement Specialist to maintain positive parent involvement; including implementation of family literacy program.
• Participate in the monitoring system designed for PLCCA Early Head Start, ensuring follow up of all issues found during technical assistance/monitoring visits.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Center Director, Child development Specialist, and/or the Grantee Early Childhood Development Managers.
• Must demonstrate belief in the PLCCA mission and Children and Family Services vision in all verbal and written communications.
• Meet all timelines and reporting requirements.
• Receive and maintain Children and Family Services’ Certification annually.
• Ensures that the usage of agency technology, equipment, and time are utilized for agency business.
• Prepare children for kindergarten transition and readiness.
• Obtain at least 15 clock hours of high-quality, classroom-focused professional development per year.
• Demonstrate a warm, supportive attitude towards children.
• Must be flexible.
• Demonstrate a willingness to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.

Qualifications and Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor’s Degree or MA Degree in another field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education (30 semester hours or 40 quarter semester hours of ECE courses) with one of full-time early childhood classroom teaching experience. Applicants with CDA's may apply.
• A general knowledge of growth patterns and sensitivity to the needs of young children and their parents.
• Appropriate judgment in the areas of child supervision and safety, as well as parent relations.
• Accuracy in the assessment of children’s development and children’s needs.
• ability to communicate with children, parents, local administrative staff, and grantee staff, with a special sensitivity to the issues of the poverty population.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be physically able to perform the job of a preschool teacher (e.g. able to lift children and/or equipment 40 lbs.; able to stoop, bend, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, holidays and personal business leave. All benefits will be discussed at time of interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.25 - $15.52 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Typical start time:

• 7AM

Typical end time:

• 4PM

Company's website:

• plcca.org

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Location: In person

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