Job Description

Vacancy Name
TEACHER - Anchorage CDC

Vacancy No
VN631

Employment Type
Full Time Non-Exempt

Location
Anchorage-Child Dev Center

Salary Range
$22.24 -$23.35 DOE

Salary Period
Hourly

Benefits
Full time-eligible to participate in the benefit programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment.

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY: Provides high quality early care and learning experiences for young children, ages 19 months to 5 years. Plans a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children which follows the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, teaches, and implements the program for the children in accordance with the Child Development Center's policies and procedures and the standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
2. Develops and posts weekly lesson plans in a timely manner.
3. Administers a developmental screening and ongoing assessment process for children resulting in an Individual Learning Plan to meet the needs of individual children.
4. Ensures classroom environment is interactive and reflects cultural and socioeconomic background of the children.
5. Ensures a safe and healthy classroom environment which includes an orderly room arrangement, a variety of age appropriate materials supporting all domains of development, and is free of hazardous conditions.
6. Helps to promote positive social emotional interaction among children.
7. Develops, promotes and maintains positive relationships with enrolled families which include the sharing of classroom activities, developmental progress for children, and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
8. Encourages parental involvement in setting individual goals for children and volunteering in the classroom.
9. Provides guidance to classroom volunteers and teacher assistants to ensure classroom curriculum and schedules are followed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Required to attend all monthly staff meetings.
2. Assists with public relations events sponsored by the Center.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ACTIVITIES:

1. Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with children, families, staff, and others.
2. Provides the primary leadership role for planning and implementation of age and culturally appropriate activities and supervision of an assigned group of children that promotes their social and emotional development.
3. Provides guidance and support to lower range staff to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
4. Maintains classroom in accordance with all applicable health and safety regulations and standards.
5. Identifies the educational needs of children through observation.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures.
2. Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
3. Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy and tact.
4. Ability to establish good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
5. Ability to monitor and assess performance of oneself and others to make improvements or take corrective action.
6. Ability to negotiate to bring others together to try to reconcile differences.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
8. Possesses decision making abilities to evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
9. Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
10. Speaks clearly and communicates information and ideas effectively so others will understand.
11. Reads and understands information and ideas presented in writing, and to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
12. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:

1. Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol free workplace.
2. Position may entail exposure to wide range of children's illnesses.
3. Ability to respond quickly to children's needs and emergency situations.
4. Early Childhood classroom, and general office environment.
5. Exposure to varied weather conditions during outdoor time including snowy conditions.
6. Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
7. Uses computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets and process information, and to develop documents, and program and training materials.
8. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
9. Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping with current policies & procedures.
10. Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 40 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.
2. Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.
3. Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse problems.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or hours vary with location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL:

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must pass Municipality of Anchorage, state and federal background checks, including fingerprints.
3. Must have an AA in Early Childhood Education.
4. Must pursue an ongoing professional development plan including formal training certification or college degree as recommended by the program.
5. Must complete and maintain Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training certification at employer's expense.
6. Must obtain Alaska Food Workers' Card within 30 days of hire with follow-up every three (3) years at employer's expense.
7. Must provide a TB screening and basic physical exam within thirty (30) days of hire with follow-up every three (3) years at employee's expense.
8. Must attend 24 hours of professional development training annually.
9. Must complete new hire orientation within three months from date of hire.
10. Must complete the State of Alaska Health and Safety requirements within three months from the date of hire.
11. Demonstrated intermediate level of computer skills necessary in order to use and create documents and reports, spreadsheets, workshop materials and slide presentations, and to enter data into intricate database programs and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
12. Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
13. Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignment with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.
14. Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
15. Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study.
2. Knowledge of child development from prenatal to five years of age.
3. Knowledge of parenting and related issues.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT (EEO)
RurAL CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the federal, state and local laws and regulations. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are subject to certain federal recordkeeping/reporting requirements. In order to comply, we will request information from you regarding ethnicity, race, veteran status, and disability status. Agreeing or refusing to provide this information is completely voluntary, will not adversely impact your possible employment, and will only be considered as part of your application upon your request in compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan.

BENEFITS:
As a full-time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:

1. Medical, Dental & Vision
2. Life & Supplemental Insurance
3. 401K/Pension Plan
4. Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dependent Care
5. Health Savings Account
6. Employee Assistance Program
7. 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off
8. 12 Established paid holidays
9. Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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