PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Education Coordinator
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays
Please Note: Starting Pay rate will depend on Current Educational degree and Credential.
“This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period.”
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)
- Conduct a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills.
- Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Preschool Aide(s)
- Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
- Monitor the progress of individual children.
- Perform daily Health checks of children.
- Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences.
- Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases.
- Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides
- Represent the MSHS program to community and local and regional educational agencies.
- Knowledge of current and new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
- Develop and maintain dual language in the classroom.
- Prepare children for transition into kindergarten.
- Implement CLASS dimension and domains into the classroom.
- Participate in early release training, mentoring, and professional development.
- Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment.
- Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
- Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engages the children in the rule-setting process.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE) or related field with ECE credits
- One-year teaching or related early education experience
- Proficiently read, speak, and write in English in a business setting
- Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
- Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
- Must obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification
Preferred
- Two years or more teaching or related early education experience
- Proficiently read, speak, and write in English in a business setting.
Future Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with ECE credits
BENEFITS:
CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement.”
Health & Financial Well-Being
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
- Basic Life
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work/Life Balance:
- Educational leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- First year of service – 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year.
- After 3 years of service – 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year
- After 10 years of service – 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year.
- After 20 years of service – 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year.
- After 30 years of service – 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year
INCENTIVE PAY:
A lump sum monetary incentive will be provided to employees who accept, fulfill, and successfully complete designated periods of service within the Pre-school Teacher position.
Incentive Structure:
- $1,000 incentive bonus upon successful completion of 6 months of employment.
- $2,000 incentive bonus upon successful completion of 1 year of employment.
- $2,000 incentive bonus upon successful completion of 2 years of employment.
These bonuses are designed to reward employees for their commitment and tenure within the Pre-school Teacher role.
