The Community House

Compensation

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Responsible for team teaching with Lead Teacher and additional teachers within the Early Childhood Center (ECC); using the developmentally appropriate HighScope curriculum in accordance with the philosophy of the ECC and state licensing regulations. RESPONSIBILITY Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Ensure a daily well-planned environment with appropriate materials which stimulate children’s interest and involvement. • Gear program to needs of individual children with concerns for their interest, handicaps, special talents, individual style and pace of learning. • Gear expectations and responses to the various developmental levels of the children in the classroom. • Facilitate children’s play and learning in a non-directive, positive, flexible manner; know when and how to step in to promote cognitive and social growth. • Work with team teachers to problem solve in the classroom and continually evaluate procedures pertaining to the program, children, parents, and staff. • Document all accidents/injuries/incidents and notify Director/Assistant Director in a timely manner. • Complete daily reports and prepare children assessments; enter assessments into Child Observation Record (COR) program in a timely manner. • Utilize Daily Communication Log to document important information or incidences for all staff. • Treat children and families with dignity and respect, maintain a positive demeanor, use nonjudgmental language and tone of voice. • Interact with children with consideration of cultural and socioeconomic background. • Represent and promote the Early Childhood Center and The Community House in a positive manner at all times. • Performs related duties as assigned. Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Attend general staff meetings and occasional TCH all-staff meetings. • Complete a minimum 24 hours per year continuing education in child development and behavior, High Scope Curriculum, or some combination of both. • Attend annual ECC Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and Holiday Party. • Complete annual Infant/Child C.P.R. and First Aid training in order to maintain required certification. • Contribute to periodic parent newsletter as requested or assigned. • Support the mission of The Community House. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Job Knowledge and Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Must be at least 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED. • Four year college degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with a ZA endorsement preferred. • One year professional training in the field of Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development or comparable experience working with young children. • Must meet state licensing requirements. • Understands the developmental stages of children and has the ability to work with children in a manner appropriate to these stages. • Must possess a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and able to relate well to children. • Strong verbal, written, and phone skills. • Desire and ability to meet new people and new situations. • Excellent organization and planning skills. • Self-motivated. • Ability to keep the necessary proprietary information confidential. • Computer experience with working knowledge of Word and Excel preferred. Ability to learn internal software programs. • Ability to define problems and recommend appropriate solutions preferred. • Ability to deal with abstract as well as with concrete problematic people/children and situations such as dissatisfied and irate parents and children; knows when to get Lead Teacher, Director/Assistant Director involved in solving a problem. • Experience with anecdotal note taking, parent/teacher conferences, portfolio implementation for class and children. WORK SCHEDULE Working Conditions and Environment: Hours: Full Time • Normally works a regular schedule Monday through Friday; may occasionally work more than eight hours a day. • May work some evenings and weekends in order to attend/conduct meetings and attend other activities. • Occasionally travels off site for meetings and to purchase supplies. HOW TO APPLY • E-mail your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to info@communityhousehelps.org • Visit The Community House and complete an application in person • Fax your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to the Human Resources Department at 248.644.2476 • Mail your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to The Community House, 380 S. Bates Street, Birmingham, MI 48009 TIME TO GET INVOLVED Start your philanthropic journey with The Community House and become a part of our extraordinary legacy. Whether it's a gift of your time, talent or treasure, we welcome your involvement with our organization as we strive to preserve the house people have been calling home for over a century. The time is now!