Classroom Teacher III
Company: United Migrant Opportunity Services
Location: Lepanto
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Apply Now and complete an official UMOS application to be
considered at UMOS.org. Resumes alone are not accepted.
Classroom Teacher III Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. The teacher will A.) Schedule, complete and track all required
home visits and parent/teacher conferences, B.) Schedule and
complete child developmental screenings and assessments, C.) Ensure
collection of and timely online entry of classroom observations and
documentations, D.) Complete assessment finalization checkpoints
for all children within the specified time frame for each event.
E). Use those results to create/update individualized plans in
conjunction with parents to address each child's needs and track
child's progress.
2. Plan and implement indoor and outdoor learning environments and
experiences by implementing the Creative Curriculum System, UMOS
School Readiness Plan, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcome
Framework.
3. Implement daily activity plans, field trips, and transition
activities and submit completed, legible, required documents to the
Child Development Coordinator in a timely manner.
4. Implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family
Service Plan (IFSP) of any child with a disability ensuring
Individual Goals are integrated into the individualized plans and
lesson planning that includes tracking progress of child's
goals.
5. Maintain required documentation (including but not limited to
child roster/absentee list, meal count, classroom child file, case
notes, developmental screenings, and assessments, etc.) on children
and classroom activities and submit written reports to the Child
Development Coordinator in a timely manner.
6. Maintain written and verbal communication with families that
captures ongoing dialog with parents regarding the developmental
progress and other pertinent information regarding their child
using the PFCE Framework.
7. Implement and document the Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
within classroom in accordance with federal state and local
regulations that includes conducting and participating in family
style meals according to the UMOS procedure.
8. Implement required health and safety policies and procedures
including, but not limited to storage of poisonous and hazardous
materials, conducting health and safety checklists, daily child
observation, diapering, injury/accident prevention, child accident
reports, sanitizing, cleaning, and universal precautions.
9. Participate in the ongoing weekly generation and collection of
non-federal shares (In-kind).
10. Use positive guidance strategies to help children learn,
monitor, and promote positive behaviors.
11. Demonstrate active supervision by maintaining direct sight and
sound supervision of all children at all.
12. Will communicate, assist, and work with other staff in the
coordination and assistance with arrival and departure of children
at the center, set up and clean-up of the indoor and outdoor
environments, and work with bus staff to ensure communications from
center to parents, and parents to center are clearly explained and
delivered.
13. Will attend all staff meetings, trainings and center activities
as assigned by the Center Manager & CDC.
14. May be requested to assist in training and/or supporting other
teaching staff.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
1. Must have an BA/BS in Early Childhood, Child Development or
related field with a minimum of 18 college credits hours in Early
Education.
2. Preferred teaching experience with children ages 0-5.
3. Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and
written)
4. Strong oral and written communication skills. Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written)
5. Must have basic computer skills to include but not limited to
data entry and internet.
6. Have reliable transportation; hold a valid driver's license with
adequate car insurance.
7. Work flexible and/or irregular hours with some travel
Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:
These work demands must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical
Demands:
1. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend.
2. Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 20 lbs.
3. Occasionally required to drive.
4. Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered
in a controlled temperature environment.
5. Moderate to high noise levels, occasionally.
6. Occasionally required to ride school bus.
7. Exposed to bumpy travel conditions.Tools & Equipment Used:
1. Phones, computer system.
2. Fax machine, copy machine, laminator, calculator.
3. Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher.
Usage varies by positionAdditional Eligibility Requirements:
Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion
of:
1. Criminal background check prior to employment
2. Physical exam and TB screening test showing absence of
Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by
local/state regulation
3. Complete SIDS & Shaken Baby Training prior to working with
children
4. Fire Extinguisher Training
5. Proof of certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within
30 days or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
6. Register in the State Childcare registry.
Apply Now and complete an official UMOS application to be
considered at UMOS.org. Resumes alone are not accepted.
UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local
laws.ExperiencePreferred
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