On-Call Preschool Teacher- Richmond/Rodeo

11. Ensure accurate documentation on Infant/Toddler daily records, if applicable.

12. Monitor classroom materials and equipment and outdoor facilities daily to ensure safety, performing and/or requesting maintenance as required.

13. Instruct and guide children in the proper and safe use of facilities, materials, and equipment.

14. Instruct and monitor children in proper health and hygiene skills, including toileting, hand washing, and tooth-brushing.

15. Monitor classroom attendance sheets daily for proper parent sign-in and sign-out.

16. Conduct and log monthly earthquake/fire drills.

17. Participate in meetings, classes, and trainings for professional growth and maintenance of current permit. Teachers may be required to attend classes to attain AA or BA degrees.

18. Maintain updated and organized files on all children and ensure that all required paperwork including observations, screenings, and assessments is completed within set deadlines.

19. Ensure accurate documentation in the online system of Attendance and Daily Meal Counts for the Child Care Food Program.

20. Create effective and professional relationships with families and children, maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality and initiate ongoing communication with family members through conversations, daily notes, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences.

21. Attend and participate in Center Staff Meetings. Contribute to Parent Center Meetings or special events, and perform other duties as assigned.

Measure of effectiveness

This position has a primary impact on the operations of the ECI Program. Therefore, the effectiveness of the fulfillment of this position should be measured by:

1. The knowledge and implementation of relevant/required program procedures.

2. The sound administration of systems and records that are up-to-date and accurate.

3. A healthy and safe workplace and school environment.

4. Positive outcomes for children and families that are aligned with program goals.

Work environment & physical demands

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· The employee is required to work outdoors daily.

· Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or equivalent. (NOTE Head Start=AA degree or above required, Early Head Start=AA degree or above preferred)

· Current Child Development permit at the Associate Teacher level or above

· Successful completion of 12 or more semester units in Early Childhood Education, for Early Head Start, completion of 6 units of infant/toddler development with grade C or above

· Must be able to communicate in English with proficiency, bilingual or multi-lingual preferred

· 2 years of experience as a classroom teacher in Early Childhood Programs, prefer experience in state subsidized or Early/Head Start setting

· Experience working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds

· Pre-employment physical examination and TB clearance

· Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire

· LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to work under pressure in high stress situations

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs