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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Early Childhood Educator responsibilities includes:

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum in a classroom setting for toddlers or preschool-aged children
• Developing partnership relationships with family members to better meet the needs of the child
• Maintaining current and timely documentation of work in compliance with Center and other regulatory agencies standards

Educational support through the Professional Career Pathways Project (PCPP) which includes:

• Tuition for 24 credits per school year for approved courses and \$20 per credit textbook stipend

Responsibilities:

• Complete the Blake Foundation & Signal Peak Early Learning Center\'s new employee requirements for employment: orientation and training requirements, reporting suspected child abuse, and health requirements as specified by the Office of Child Care Licensure.
• Design and maintain a home-like classroom environment to enhance culturally sensitive learning based on the developmental needs of the children.
• Develop curriculum considering the age and experience of the children, reflecting all areas of development including physical, emotional, social, language and cognitive skills.
• Adapt the curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of the individual childs strengths, needs and interests.
• Implement the Individual Family Service Plan or Individual Educational Plan for children with special needs.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to encourage learning, following the individual childs lead and preferred modality for learning.
• Facilitate each childs curiosity and enthusiasm for learning by engaging in collaborative inquiry with them.
• Foster interaction and cooperation among the children. Encourage children to lead their own small group activities.
• Facilitate a sense of responsibility and self-regulation in children, intervening only when necessary in settling disputes or differences.
• Establish partnerships with parents and families in order to achieve shared goals for children.
• Work collaboratively with the Director, colleagues and community organizations in best serving the childs needs.
• Provide instruction and supervision for teaching assistants.
• Share information with colleagues which facilitates continuity of care throughout the childs day.
• Work with teaching team to implement program curriculum, following policies, procedures and practices that result in positive outcomes for children and families.
• Participate in professional development opportunities by enrolling in higher education programs, conferences and trainings.
• Attend planning, informational and quality assurance meetings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning children and families.
• Maintain required documentation and reporting on each child.
• Complete annual continuing educational requirements as specified by Office of Child Care Licensure.

Skills:

• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate care and best educational practices supported by research and evaluation.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Knowledge of methods to include children with differing levels of developmental abilities.
• Ability to be self-directed when necessary, yet flexible when needs of the children change.
• Ability to use principles of reflective practice with children, families and colleagues.
• Ability to develop reciprocal, mutual ly respectful relationships with children, family members and colleagues.
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to use technology as a tool for record-keeping, documentation and investigation.

Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to provide employment opportunities to all candidates based on their qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions, require assistance or reasonable accommodations while seeking employment, please contact the Human Resource Department atHR@blake.easterseals.comor call 520-327-1529.