Stevenson Teacher Classroom 1

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. Adheres to the principles of Active Supervision to maintain the safety and security of children. Ensures that no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

2. Participates in the creation and implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plans, such as Evacuation Plans and Lockdown/Shelter in Place Plans, as well as Active Supervision Plans. Updates Emergency Preparedness Plans annually and as needed. Reviews Active Supervision Plans at least monthly. Collaborates with the teaching team to update the Active Supervision Plan when necessary, as described in MCCC’s policies and procedures.

3. Serves family-style meals in accordance with federal, state, and organizational requirements. Completes meal forms, such as Daily Meal Counts and Daily Infant Menu Records. Turns in meal forms weekly and at the end of every month.

4. Accommodates the dietary requirements of each student, including, but not limited to, infants, young toddlers, children with food allergy restrictions, food substitutions, and disabilities. Ensures that each child only receives food that is safe for them and meets their individual needs.

5. Follows medical protocols.

6. Ensures that the classroom and center are prepared for children before class begins each morning. This may include cleaning and setting tables, performing classroom and playground safety checks, and other duties as assigned.

CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT

7. Creates and implements developmentally appropriate lesson plans, designed to promote the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of all students, following our curriculum to fidelity and meeting all individualization requirements. Turns in lesson plans by the weekly due date.

8. Completes and turns in Lesson Plan Reflections weekly and Classroom Maps monthly. Meets expectations by submitting 85-95% on time and within acceptable standards.

9. Observes and documents students’ progress within the developmental domains. Enters required weekly documentation. Documentations must be objective, relevant to the developmental domains, and set with a preliminary rating.

10. Provides a consistent, nurturing, and responsive learning environment through intentional and positive interactions with children. Responds to the physical and emotional needs of children using approved strategies. Individualizes care and learning experiences to meet each child's needs. Provides students with a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and experiences, encouraging them to experiment and explore.

11. Follows MCCC’s policies and procedures in the prevention and intervention of challenging behaviors.

12. Evaluates students’ development using screening tools including, but not limited to, Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA). Completes all screenings within the applicable timeframes. Monitors all screening results and potential follow-up services.

13. Follows IEPs, IFSPs, and/or other individualized plans for students.

COLLABORATION

14. Conducts home visits and conferences with each family on their caseload, ensuring that all home visit or conference requirements are met. Completes and turns in the associated forms by the due date.

15. Promotes family engagement in all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, Policy Council, Parent Committee, volunteer opportunities, family engagement events, and involvement in their child’s educational goals.

16. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

17. Acts as an effective member of the team. Meets at least weekly with the teaching team to lesson plan. Addresses and resolves conflicts or problems collaboratively, constructively, and professionally. Asks for, and provides, feedback.

18. Communicates professionally and with confidentiality to families, staff, volunteers, visitors, and community partners.

19. Engages in coaching. Implements the teaching practices and strategies recommended by component coordinators, managers, and other approved specialists to increase school readiness for children and families.

20. Attends Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings when applicable, ensuring that all MDT meeting requirements are met, and that any associated paperwork is submitted to the education department as soon as possible.

ADMINISTRATIVE

21. Completes, monitors, and maintains required records.

OTHER

22. Participates in all required trainings. Regularly and consistently submits training certificates to the state’s workforce registry to ensure all annual training requirements are met.

23. Cultivates an environment where all children, families, staff, and visitors are welcome, respected, and valued.

24. Complies with all MCCC policies, procedures, State and Federal requirements.

25. Maintains consistent and reliable attendance. Begins and ends work according to their assigned schedule. Returns from breaks on time.

26. Reports all suspected child abuse and neglect as a mandatory reporter.

27. Performs all other work-related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & 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 to high. 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 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 lift and move up to 40 pounds. 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.

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.

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, (AD-3027) 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:

[email protected]

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Minimum Qualifications for Infant/Toddler Teacher

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Center-Based Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) or one-year Early Childhood Education (ECE) Stackable Certificate.

• Sufficient English proficiency to comprehend both oral and written directions.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurability, and cleared state driving record check.

Minimum Qualifications for Preschool Teacher

Required

• An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to ECE, with experience teaching children ages 0-5
• • May apply with a Center-Based Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) or one-year Early Childhood Education (ECE) Stackable Certificate. A three-year Teacher waiver would need to be initiated by MCCC and approved, prior to the start date. The employee must complete coursework equivalent to an Associate’s degree in ECE prior to waiver expiration. Continuation in position is contingent on completion of the Teacher waiver.

• Sufficient English proficiency to comprehend both oral and written directions.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurability, and cleared state driving record check.

Position Summary

Teachers at Mid-Columbia Children’s Council (MCCC) are key members to the success of the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Teachers’ primary responsibility is to promote the development of each child within a safe and supervised educational environment.