Fort Zumwalt School District Staff Position

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TITLE: Early Childhood Special Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid Early Childhood teacher certification

REPORTS TO: Executive Director for Early Learning

Job Goal:

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parents/child's caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in the program.

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parents/child's caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children's development in their care. Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth. Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child. On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily caregiving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group. Prepare developmental progress reports as needed. Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans. Exchange information and serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary intervention/prevention team. Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents. • Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers. Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation. Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff. Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests. Assist families with children's transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten. Maintain accurate, complete and timely client and agency records; Completes daily meal and attendance records. Maintains up to date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed. Assures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children. Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner. Reports family changes in schedules and excessive absences to administration in a timely manner. Good communication, problem-solving, and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude /disposition. Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

TEACHING TASKS Provides Instruction at an appropriate instructional level Assesses and Encourages Student Progress Manages the Learning Environment Maintains effective and safe physical setting for instruction. Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be according to the current salary schedule and the Professional Agreement. Days employed in excess of the established work calendar shall be payable at the employee's regular daily rate.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Approved Fort Zumwalt School District, O'Fallon, Missouri