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NY1612498 Head Start Teacher with Fulmont Early Childhood Services in Amsterdam, NY.

SUMMARY Instruct preschool children in activities designed to promote social, physical and cognitive growth necessary for kindergarten preparation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned).

• Follow all Fulmont, Head Start, and NYS Day Care Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
• Provide guidance and direction to the Teacher Assistant, Bus Monitor/Center Aides, Substitutes, Interns, or parents in the classroom.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate development of language, social/emotional, and motor skills.
• Utilize the Creative Curriculum, as well as other curriculum related to physical health, mental health, nutrition and literacy.
• Promote daily life skills in each child by providing opportunities involving room cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Promote socialization, fine motor skills, self-help skills, and appropriate table manners during family style meal periods.
• Alternate periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over-stimulation and fatigue of children.
• Complete two home visits annually with the parents of each child, assisting them in setting educational goals. Additional home visits may be necessary based on individual family needs.
• Follow-up the progress of goals and objectives through periodic observations and on-going anecdotal notes.
• Conduct two annual parent/teacher conferences to review progress.
• Complete GOLD for each child three times per year.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Family Worker regarding childrens attendance, notes from parents, and any other pertinent information about the children and families through weekly team meetings.
• Maintain ongoing communication between home and school throughout the year.
• Develop and submit lesson plans to the On-Site Supervisor per current procedure located in Education Binder.
• Complete daily attendance, meal counts and head count logs.
• Thoroughly check each childs book bag and/or parent/teacher communication folder on a daily basis.
• Check and monitor classroom and indoor/outdoor play areas for any hazardous materials on a daily basis.
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork is maintained and kept up to date in ChildPlus, GOLD, and DECA
• Attend mandatory training and pursue education as it pertains to the position.
• Assist children during arrival and dismissal periods.
• Provide continuous supervision, monitoring and interaction with the children during indoor/outdoor activities, field trips, etc.
• Interact with children through continuous educational opportunities involving all developmental areas: language, social/emotional, fine and gross motor, cognitive.
• Create and promote a continuous, positive environment for children, families, and staff.
• Communicate and address, in unison with the Teacher Assistant and Family Advocate/Specialist, any concerns and/or issues directly related to the children, families or classroom operations. If problems are unresolved, follow the organizational chart and report to the On-Site Supervisor.
• Input education data into ChildPlus, GOLD, and DECA
• Provide input as requested by management regarding staff performance evaluations.
• Adhere to all Agency safety policies as well as any State, Federal or other applicable safety regulations.

EDUCATION An associates degree in early childhood education is required. Previous work experience in a preschool setting preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Reliable transportation required.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; Full time with benefits (401(k),Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance).

Starting rate is $16.78 to $24.00 per hour (depending on degree and experience).

Application can be downloaded at https://fulmont.org/employment/

AA/EOE