Teacher Childcare - Sign on Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS $1500-$3000 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Catholic Charities is looking for dedicated, compassionate professionals to join a growing team.  If you would like to make a difference in the lives others apply now to join the Catholic Charities team.

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The Teacher participates in the planning and implementation of a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate program experience for the children in her / his care, and assessing children's progress in all areas of development.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain constant visual / auditory supervision of children, indoors and out.
• Document and communicate to the Lead Teacher or Assistant Director observed situations and behaviors of concern.
• Conduct on-going observation and assessment of children's progress, using technology provided.
• Follow health, safety and housekeeping procedures, and maintain an inviting classroom environment.
• Provide child guidance and behavior management according to the centers policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular curriculum planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation.
• Participate in preparation of materials, record keeping and other essential tasks.
• Prepare progress reports and meet with parents on a periodic basis.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally to parents, children, and colleagues.
• Assure that the program meets the needs of the individual child, and is responsive to the cultural and socio-economical background of children and families.
• May supervise the classroom in the Lead Teachers absence
• Other duties as assigned
• Follow through with all Agency directives, and assigned tasks and projects in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism.
• Model the CCAB mission statement to respect the dignity of all people
• Attend all required meetings and trainings, which may involve evening hours
• Meet EEC requirements for professional development hours completed each year, and enter them in the PQ -Registry under the appropriate Core Competency
• Have a plan for his / her own professional development (IPDP), staying current in the field by attendance at workshops and conferences, reading relevant literature, and / or taking courses leading to a certificate or a degree.
• Demonstrate willingness to work with colleagues as a team player.
• Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and professional responsibility, including confidentiality, to children, families, colleagues, the Agency and the community.
• Physical, mental and emotional ability to accomplish the job, including evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, to hear the conversational voice, to speak and be understood, and the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds in an emergency.

QUALIFICATIONS :

High School diploma, 3 courses in early childhood, 3 years experience

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours ).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.

Visit us at : www.ccab.org .

8 / 2012