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Clasroom Teacher III - UMOS - Boston

location
Boston, Massachusetts, Northeast, USA
Start date
Start July 2019
1
  • Early Childhood
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • Child Development Coordinator
  • Teaching Credential/License

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 ongoing assessments, C.) Ensure collection of and timely online entry of classroom observations and documentations(MyTeachingStrategies), D.) Complete ongoing 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. The Teacher will 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. The Teacher will implement daily activity plans, field trips, and transition activities and submit completed, legible, required documents to the Child Development Coordinator and /or CM/CDC in a timely manner.

4. The teacher will participate in the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) through the referral of any child with a suspect screening or exhibiting suspect behaviors as well as providing input on goals, and ensuring Individual Goals are integrated into the individualized plans and lesson planning that includes tracking progress of child through case recordings.

5. The Teacher will 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 and /or CM/CDC in a timely manner.

6. The Teacher will 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. Such examples include, but are not limited to red bag notebooks, visit/conference forms, and parent notifications.

7. The Teacher will implement and document the Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in accordance with federal state and local regulations that includes conducting and participating in family style meals according to the UMOS procedure.

8. The Teacher will 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. The Teacher will participate in the ongoing weekly generation and collection of non-federal share (in-kind) and such examples include, but are not limited to home activities and classroom volunteers.

10. The Teacher will use positive guidance strategies to help children learn, monitor, and promote positive behaviors. Strategies will include, but are not limited to approved classroom design, limit signs, proactive planning, clear expectations and positive reaction.

11. The Teacher will report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance to state law and UMOS policies and procedures.

12. The Teacher will conduct direct sight and sound supervision of all children at all times and demonstrate active supervision. Examples include, but are not limited to posted playground supervision maps showing teacher placement, sitting on the floor during play, bending to a child’s level to engage with them, walking around and monitoring the classroom, and actively engaging in various projects, activities, and choice play within learning centers. The Teacher will be responsible for the Active Supervision Process.

13. The Teacher 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.

14. The Teacher will attend all staff meetings, trainings and center activities as assigned by the Center Manager and /or CM/CDC.

15. The teacher will submit all documentation that is legible, accurate, and on time.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Under the direct supervision of the Child Development Coordinator (CDC) and/or Center Manager (CM)/CDC, the Teacher will implement the Education Program, which includes developing age-appropriate classroom environments, lesson plans, conducting child screenings and ongoing assessments, home visits and tracking child’s progress through outcomes geared towards school readiness in accordance to Head Start Performance Standard(HSPS), UMOS policies and procedures and the UMOS Work plan (The Model). The Teacher will ensure the health and safety of children and supervise children at all times. The Teacher will oversee, support, and provide guidance to other Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teacher Trainee’s, and Volunteers. The Teacher will implement Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and ensure that delivery of services will be based on the principles of the Parent Family Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework and Child Development Early Learning Framework (HSELOF).
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