Employment
Good Shepherd School for Children is an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to provide a rewarding work experience for individuals who are positive, creative, and have a passion for working with children.
We provide benefits including paid time off, sick time, medical, dental and vision options, 10 paid holidays, paid training and more.
Application available at bottom of this page.
Available Positions:
Lead Teacher
Job Description
Position: Classroom Lead Teacher
Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Learning, the classroom teacher is responsible for planning, organizing and leading classroom activities, in accordance with the children’s needs. Being part of an inclusive educational setting, the teacher actively involves all children in appropriate classroom activities, regardless of their abilities. Consistent communication with parents regarding their child’s participation and progress is necessary. Additionally, as part of an interdisciplinary team, the classroom teacher is responsible for communicating to other team members the child’s performance in the classroom. The classroom teacher is to have an understanding of, and support the principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and willingness to be trained, as necessary, in curricula Good Shepherd may implement.
Position Status: Hourly employee, full-time.
Supervised by: Director of Early Learning
Workers Supervised: No direct supervisory responsibilities. Oversees assigned teacher assistant and classroom volunteer(s).
Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Understands and supports the school’s mission, philosophy, and vision.
2. Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding employees and childcare.
3. Complies with all state licensing regulations, including supervision of children.
4. Develops weekly themes and lessons plans, which are appropriate to the numbers, ages and abilities of the children in the classroom. Collaborates with and provides responsibilities for the teacher assistant to help implement the lesson plans. Follows Creative Curriculum guidelines and developmentally appropriate practice and licensing rules and regulations.
5. Establishes and maintains an environment that is inviting, safe, and conducive to learning.
6. Leads the daily classroom activities with a positive, caring attitude, one that is appropriate for an early childhood inclusive setting.
7. Ability to work well and communicate with a team of teachers
8. Actively includes children with special needs utilizing adaptive techniques and visual schedules. Adapts classroom activities to the learning abilities of all the children.
9. Conducts assessments of children using developmental screening tool. Develops growth plans from assessments. Meets with parents regarding their child’s developmental plan during conferences two times a year.
10. Effectively transitions children to their new classrooms during transition times. Completes transition planning form and communicates transition plan to parents at least two weeks prior to transition. Shares child development plan and other relative documents with new classroom teachers at transition time.
11. Develops professional, positive relationships with parents. Effectively communicates with parents on a daily and ongoing basis regarding their child’s performance, development, and needs.
12. Completes documentation requirements on each child in the Tadpoles My Day.
13. Effectively transitions students to and from planned activities.
14. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the students. Appropriately reports and documents student incidents and injuries.
15. Assists with the feeding, toileting, and other personal needs of the children. This can include bending down, kneeling, picking children up (from 8-45 lbs) and lifting children on to a changing table, into a high chair or other infant equipment.
16. Participates in the daily clean-up of the room, sanitizing of toys, tables, and diaper changing stations.
17. Maintains classroom supplies and equipment and keeps in good order. Orders new or replacement supplies.
18. Participates in inservices and continuing education programs to meet professional growth goals and licensing guidelines of 12 clock hours per year.
19. Is familiar with and maintains confidentiality of information about the students and families.
20. Provides input to administration regarding school policies and procedures, budget, growth opportunities, and program development.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education or related field is required.
2. Experience and/or education in working with special needs children preferred.
3. Sincere love for young children.
4. Able to work a flexible schedule and hours depending on the needs of the center.
5. Sincere interest and comfortable working with children who have special needs.
6. Ability to work, collaboratively, with all childcare team members and early childhood therapy specialists.
7. Ability to effectively communicate with parents.
8. Self-motivated and able to follow through on job requirements.
9. Effective coping skills to handle active daycare environment.
10. Willingness and ability to be successfully trained in CPR, first aide or other areas required fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
Work Environment: Pleasant, modern child care facility in an open and bright environment. Activities occur in indoor and outdoor settings. Assists with the feeding, toileting, and other personal needs of the children. This can include bending down, picking children up (from 8-45 lbs) and lifting children on to a changing table. Must demonstrate stamina to be able to actively participate in a childcare environment for eight or more hours. Will be exposed to unpleasant odors (toileting) and infectious conditions due to child illnesses.
SEND RESUME TO: goodshepeducation@goodss.org
Individuals interested in applying for a teaching, part-time teaching, and/or therapist position, please email completed application along with your resume to goodshepherd@goodss.org.
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