Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
Administrative Office - Baltimore, MD
Description
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the children, and the creation and implementation of lesson plans that successfully prepare children for Kindergarten readiness.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Classroom Environment: Provides a safe and stimulating environment that meets HS standards.
- Selects appropriate materials and equipment and arranges the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
- Provides the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
- Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals. Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings. Encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
- Follows written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
- Makes regular inspections and reports the need for repair or replacement of classroom supplies and equipment to their supervisor, using proper work order and supply request forms.
Curriculum: Plans lessons and creates activities that successfully prepare children for kindergarten readiness.
- Develops written weekly lesson plans utilizing Creative Curriculum as well as written individualized education plans.
- Provides daily activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem-solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
- Provides experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability
- Assists children in using language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others.
Assessment and Documentation: Assesses all childrens level of development and documents progress throughout the year using the work sampling system.
- Observes children on a daily basis recording at least 2 observations per week per child by individualizing for each child.
- Formally assesses each child's development using working sampling data 3 times per year. Planning for children after assessment using data from Work Sampling Summary reports.
- Makes appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT etc.
- Maintains all necessary record keeping, including daily meal count, attendance.
Parent Involvement: Encourages parent involvement and coaches parents on their childs continuous education.
- Establishes positive and productive relationships with parents and encourages them to participate in the Center's activity.
- Plans at a minimum 2 parent conferences per year and completes 2 home visits per year.
- Organizes and serves as a partner with the parents and the classroom FSC for the Class Committee.
Professional Development: Strives to improve skills and knowledge base on an ongoing basis.
- Participates in all professional development initiatives and assigned trainings organized by the program and the grantee office.
- Participates in outside workshops, seminars and training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.
SECONDARY DUTIES- Works cooperatively with all other staff members in the implementation of Center plans, activities, policies and rules.
- Serves as a member of CDT when appropriate.
- Participates in all supplemental and enrichment activities such as parent orientation, transition night, and male involvement activities, total parent meetings and more.
- Attends all staff meetings and team meetings as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES- Upholds the vision, mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
- Assists with and attends special events held by the Center and St. Vincent de Paul as necessary, attends meetings etc.
- Creates an atmosphere of care and respect for staff, volunteers and clients.
- Other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position
QUALIFICATIONS - AA degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelors Degree preferred.
- 1-2 years of classroom experience.
- Ability and willingness to continue training.
- Knowledge of and respect for confidentiality.
- Ability to relate in a courteous, comfortable, non-judgmental manner with persons from all ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
- Desire and ability to work as a team player.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Environmental conditions:
XPrimarily Indoor Work Primarily Outdoor work
- Type of work:
SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying small articles and occasional walking and standing.
LIGHT WORK: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. It involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing/pulling of arm/or leg controls.
XMEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.
HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects no more than 50 pounds.