Keyes Head Start-Teacher Position 200078

KEYES UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION HEAD START PERMIT TEACHER WITH AA DEGREE Definition: Under the direction of the Supervising Teacher, function as a member of the teaching team to promote active learning in the preschool classroom by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences and by creating an environment in which three through five year old children can experiment, make choices, solve problems and share their experiences with others; work to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment.

Essential Duties: Personnel in this job classification may perform any combination of the essential duties shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements. ? Exercise supervisory duties in accordance with Child Development Teacher Permit.

Provide input for evaluation. Provide guidance, modeling and support to assigned educators. Provide or arrange for training as needed. ? Work with an assigned group of children; assess the individual needs, strengths, and interests regularly. ? Plan and provide activities and experiences designed for all areas of a child's development: physical, emotional, social, and cognitive; prepare and provide materials that are concrete, real and relevant to the children and their interests; prepare the environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials.

Extend children's learning by asking open-ended questions and making suggestions that stimulate children's thinking. Respond quickly and directly to children's needs, desires and verbal and non-verbal messages adapting the response to the children's differing styles and abilities. ? Facilitate the development of self-esteem by expressing respect, acceptance, and comfort for children. Take care of all aspec

License Requirement:Possess or eligible for Child Development Teacher Permit.Possess Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate or obtain w/in 90 days of employment.Valid California driver's license.

Ability To: Plan, organize and supervise a preschool classroom.

Work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs. Prepare and maintain detailed records accurately and in a timely manner. Communicate orally and in writing using correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation Communicate in Spanish, highly desirable.

Physical Demands: The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential job functions. ? Lifting children weighing up to forty-five (45) pounds. ? Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to maintain direct eye contact with children. ? Sit on the floor and/or preschool chairs. ? Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus and standard office and classroom equipment. ? Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. ? Hearing and speaking in order to exchange information. ? Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience: Experience with preschool aged children in a group setting. Education: AA or higher in ECE or related field, + 3 units supervised field experience OR 24 units ECE/CD units including core courses + 16 GE units. License Requirement:

Possess or eligible for Child Development Teacher Permit.

Possess Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate or obtain w/in 90 days of employment. Valid California driver's license. .