Description

The position serves to provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children while they are in Mid-Columbia Children's Council's (MCCC's) environments. The Site Manager/Teacher has a primary responsibility to promote the social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development of each child in a safe and supervised environment while ensuring the center is meeting state and federal laws and regulations as well as the organization's policies and procedures. They engage parents in all aspects of the program and ensure each child's school readiness through collaboration with staff and community partners. The Site Manager/Teacher holds a multifaceted position which requires the ability to monitor multiple priorities simultaneously. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to: MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP 1. Supervises and supports center staff and volunteers. 2. Models leadership behavior and teamwork. 3. Accurately completes, monitors, and maintains required records. 4. Ensures that every year, there are written site plans. Site plans will be monitored and updated as needed. 5. Monitors and supports staff weekly with their priorities, time management/schedules, and completion of all agency requirements. 6. Documents interactions with and observations of staff throughout the year to utilize in each employee's annual evaluation. 7. In accordance with MCCC policies and procedures, delivers verbal warnings, written warnings, and performance improvement plans to direct reports as needed. Site Manager/Teacher will be in direct contact with their supervisor and Human Resources in these cases. 8. Completes all employee Performance Evaluations with 95% being submitted on time. 9. Reviews employee timesheets multiple times per week to ensure they are filled out accurately and in real time; approves all biweekly timesheets on time. 10. Receives various documents from staff, ensures completion and accuracy of said documents, and submits them to all necessary departments. 11. Maintains all site files for staff, ensuring that all documents (certification, licenses, etc) are up to date. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 12. Monitors approved learning activities and environments that support school readiness. 13. Engages families in all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, Policy Council, parent committees, classroom volunteers, family engagement events, etc. 14. Collaborates with appropriate team and community members on a regular basis to assess and aid children and families in meeting goals, providing services, and responding appropriately to any crisis or emergency situations. 15. Coordinates student recruiting efforts to ensure full enrollment. 16. Provides back-up classroom coverage when teachers are out of the office and provides coverage as needed for daily staff breaks and lunches. 17. Provides classroom management and facilitates the social and emotional development of children by using MCCC's program policies and procedures, the Conscious Discipline Model, and Pyramid Model in the prevention and intervention of challenging behaviors. 18. Provides a classroom structure that promotes experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making. 19. Develops and implements lesson plans designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. 20. Completes required weekly observations and enters documentation into the appropriate database for each child in order to ensure school readiness. Documentation forms may include, but is not limited to, written anecdotal, videos and/or photos. 21. Assists in creating the site's Active Supervision Plan and closely adheres to it in order to ensure safety and security for children, staff, and visitors. 22. Provides a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. 23. Serves meals and snacks in accordance with Federal and State regulations and MCCC policies and procedures. 24. Acts as an effective member of the teaching team by promoting collaboration through weekly planning and conferencing, providing resources, daily classroom observations, and specific feedback, both informally and formally. 25. Uses data from the online ongoing assessment system to develop and implement an individual education plan for each child that is specific to his/her interests, strengths, and areas for growth and development. 26. Engages in coaching, training, and reflective practices that lead to implemented classroom practices as recommended by component coordinators, managers, and other approved specialists to increase school readiness for children and families. 27. Conducts individual screenings on children including, but not limited to, Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA); monitors all necessary screening results and follow-up services. 28. Conducts two family-centered home visits and two family-teacher conferences with each family on their caseload, ensuring that all home visit and conference requirements are met. 29. Promotes, encourages, and assists with implementation of parent engagement activities and/or events. 30. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with children and families. 31. Communicates professionally and with confidentiality to families, community partners, and staff. 32. Engages and supports families in their child's educational activities. ADMINISTRATIVE 33. Maintains all required records. 34. Develops and utilizes integrated curriculum plans to fidelity, which include mandated elements and components, parental, and cultural influences. 35. Submits lesson plans weekly for approval to an Education Coordinator. Lesson plans must include required child individualization and must be submitted on-time at least 95% of the time

36. Stays abreast of current best practices in early childhood education by participating in all ongoing required trainings. FISCAL 37. Orders and maintains center supplies. 38. Completes all purchasing reviews and approvals at least twice per week in MCCC's finance software. 39. Completes monthly Visa report in MCCC's finance software and submits to the Finance department no later than the 15th of each month. 40. Ensures inventory of center supplies is conducted and submitted to the Central Office accounting department by June 30th

OTHER 41. Ensures a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within all aspects of the program. 42. Learns and complies with all MCCC policies, procedures, State and Federal requirements. 43. Reports all suspected child abuse and neglect as a mandatory reporter. 44. Performs all other work-related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others. They must be able to observe and assess their surroundings and detect any potential dangers or hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to operate office productivity machinery and may be required to operate a vehicle. This position requires the employee to move about both inside and outdoors and also to remain in a stationary position for some time. They may need to position themselves in various postures and ascend/descend ramps, ladders and/or stairs. The employee must be able to move up to 40 lbs. Below is a more detailed list of physical demands and requirements for this position. While the list below is not all inclusive, it does provide an accurate representation of what is expected in this position. Page 4 of 6 PHYSICAL DEMANDS FREQUENCY N: Never S: Seldom/Rarely O: Occasionally F: Frequently C: Continuously ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION N S O F C % of Time Stationary Position X 50 Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least ___% of the time. The percentage of these demands must add up to 100% using the frequency scale Move, Traverse X 50 Must be able to move/traverse about both indoors and/or outdoors for at least ___% of the time. Moving, Positioning: Floor-Waist X 30-40 lbs. Moving, transporting, repositioning children as needed. Moving, Positioning: Waist-Shoulder X 30-40 lbs. Moving, transporting, repositioning children as needed. Moving, Positioning: Shoulder-Overhead X 10 lbs. Accessing storage cupboards Transporting X 30-40 lbs. May need to transport a child to safety Pushing/Pulling X 30 lbs force. Moving food carts, arranging classroom or office furniture. Positioning Self X Caring for children in various scenarios and environments, ex: in/around/on top of/underneath play equipment. Cleaning classroom and equipment Twisting Trunk X Playing with children, cleaning Twisting Neck X Playing with children, cleaning Cervical Forward Flexion (Bending Neck) X Interacting with children, classroom or office cleaning Operational Activities X Controls machinery or equipment, operates a vehicle, typing, gives classroom lessons, playing with children Reaching Forward X Leading children's activities, completing office tasks Reaching Below Waist Level X Leading children's activities, completing office tasks Reaching Above Shoulder X Using storage cabinets Vibratory Tasks X Use of machinery or equipment Communication, Information Exchange X Talking with children and coworkers, listening to children and coworkers Ascension/Descension X May need to climb playground equipment to retrieve children, may need to climb playground equipment Page 5 of 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FREQUENCY N: Never S: Seldom/Rarely O: Occasionally F: Frequently C: Continuously N S O F C Exposure to Weather X Extreme Cold X Extreme Hot X Wet and/or Humidity X Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts X Exposure to Explosives X Extreme Noise Intensity X Confined Spaces X Exposed Heights X Exposure to Electricity X Exposure to Toxic/Caustic Chemicals X Exposure to Radiation X Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Equal Opportunity Employer In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Frequency Guidelines N (Never): 0% of the time Never S (Seldom/Rarely): 1-10% of the time Maximum of 1 activity or exposure per hour O (Occasionally): 11-33% of the time Maximum of 1 activity or exposure per 3 minutes F (Frequently): 34-66% Maximum of 21-40 activities or exposure per hour C (Continuously): 67%+ of the time Maximum of 1 activity or exposure per minute Page 6 of 6 Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to: MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP 1. Supervises and supports center staff and volunteers. 2. Models leadership behavior and teamwork. 3. Accurately completes, monitors, and maintains required records. 4. Ensures that every year, there are written site plans. Site plans will be monitored and updated as needed. 5. Monitors and supports staff weekly with their priorities, time management/schedules, and completion of all agency requirements. 6. Documents interactions with and observations of staff throughout the year to utilize in each employee's annual evaluation. 7. In accordance with MCCC policies and procedures, delivers verbal warnings, written warnings, and performance improvement plans to direct reports as needed. Site Manager/Teacher will be in direct contact with their supervisor and Human Resources in these cases. 8. Completes all employee Performance Evaluations with 95% being submitted on time. 9. Reviews employee timesheets multiple times per week to ensure they are filled out accurately and in real time; approves all biweekly timesheets on time. 10. Receives various documents from staff, ensures completion and accuracy of said documents, and submits them to all necessary departments. 11. Maintains all site files for staff, ensuring that all documents (certification, licenses, etc) are up to date. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 12. Monitors approved learning activities and environments that support school readiness. 13. Engages families in all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, Policy Council, parent committees, classroom volunteers, family engagement events, etc.

14. Collaborates with appropriate team and community members on a regular basis to assess and aid children and families in meeting goals, providing services, and responding appropriately to any crisis or emergency situations. 15. Coordinates student recruiting efforts to ensure full enrollment. 16. Provides back-up classroom coverage when teachers are out of the office and provides coverage as needed for daily staff breaks and lunches. 17. Provides classroom management and facilitates the social and emotional development of children by using MCCC's program policies and procedures, the Conscious Discipline Model, and Pyramid Model in the prevention and intervention of challenging behaviors. 18. Provides a classroom structure that promotes experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making. 19. Develops and implements lesson plans designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. 20. Completes required weekly observations and enters documentation into the appropriate database for each child in order to ensure school readiness. Documentation forms may include, but is not limited to, written anecdotal, videos and/or photos. 21. Assists in creating the site's Active Supervision Plan and closely adheres to it in order to ensure safety and security for children, staff, and visitors. 22. Provides a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. 23. Serves meals and snacks in accordance with Federal and State regulations and MCCC policies and procedures. 24. Acts as an effective member of the teaching team by promoting collaboration through weekly planning and conferencing, providing resources, daily classroom observations, and specific feedback, both informally and formally. 25. Uses data from the online ongoing assessment system to develop and implement an individual education plan for each child that is specific to his/her interests, strengths, and areas for growth and development. 26. Engages in coaching, training, and reflective practices that lead to implemented classroom practices as recommended by component coordinators, managers, and other approved specialists to increase school readiness for children and families. 27. Conducts individual screenings on children including, but not limited to, Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA); monitors all necessary screening results and follow-up services. 28. Conducts two family-centered home visits and two family-teacher conferences with each family on their caseload, ensuring that all home visit and conference requirements are met. 29. Promotes, encourages, and assists with implementation of parent engagement activities and/or events. 30. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with children and families. 31. Communicates professionally and with confidentiality to families, community partners, and staff. 32. Engages and supports families in their child's educational activities. ADMINISTRATIVE 33. Maintains all required records. 34. Develops and utilizes integrated curriculum plans to fidelity, which include mandated elements and components, parental, and cultural influences. 35. Submits lesson plans weekly for approval to an Education Coordinator. Lesson plans must include required child individualization and must be submitted on-time at least 95% of the time

36. Stays abreast of current best practices in early childhood education by participating in all ongoing required trainings. FISCAL 37. Orders and maintains center supplies. 38. Completes all purchasing reviews and approvals at least twice per week in MCCC's finance software. 39. Completes monthly Visa report in MCCC's finance software and submits to the Finance department no later than the 15th of each month. 40. Ensures inventory of center supplies is conducted and submitted to the Central Office accounting department by June 30th

OTHER 41. Ensures a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within all aspects of the program. 42. Learns and complies with all MCCC policies, procedures, State and Federal requirements. 43. Reports all suspected child abuse and neglect as a mandatory reporter. 44. Performs all other work-related duties as assigned.