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Description :Job DutiesHigh Quality Teaching PracticesEnsure children safety by maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe classroom environment, by conducting authorized emergency and safety procedures, and actively supervising children at all times.Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities and environment that intentionally support the developmental and educational goals of children’s individual education plans utilizing the High Scope Curriculum in conjunction with the co-teacher 1 and teacher aide.Support children to develop positive social relationships, provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success, and help children develop conflict resolution skills utilizing Conscious Discipline.Utilize the continuity of care model to support children and families to develop safe, secure attachments.Intensive Family EngagementPartner with families to build mutually respectful goal-oriented relationships that support strong parent-child relationships, family well-being, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children.Interact with families through regular classroom contact and contribute to and participate in interdisciplinary meetings, child and family reviews, family conferences and home visits to develop individual child goals, share progress towards school readiness, and respond to their identified interests and/or needs.Provide monthly classroom family engagement activities based on the interests of the children and families.Data UtilizationEnsure the timely completion of necessary paperwork including developmental assessments, lesson plans, parent information, incident/accident report, attendance, USDA meal counts, etc.)Observe, assess, and document each child’s skills, behavior, growth and development. Assess student needs and develop individualized learning opportunities for each child.Understand the referral process to Part B and Part C and alert interdisciplinary team when student screenings or assessments show areas of concern.Utilize classroom and school data to improve teaching practice, provide a high-quality early learning experience for children, and ensure school readiness.Ensure that all child files and portfolios are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.Professional DevelopmentCollaborate with coworkers during team planning sessions and support of implementation of best practices in the classroom.Participate in ongoing professional development, coaching and reflective supervision activities and support the implementation of changes in classroom practice to promote high quality instruction.Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide support for families with unique backgrounds and various needs.OtherFollow all mandates of Head Start Regulations, state and local childcare licensing regulations, and Project Eagle/Educare of Kansas City's philosophy and curriculum.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Anticipated Starting Salary $22.28/hr.Work EnvironmentAbility to move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.Required QualificationsEducation: Meet one of the following educational requirements:Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related fieldDegree in an unrelated field with at least 9 early childhood credits and willingness to complete further education to complete a total of 30 Early Childhood education credits within 3 years.CDA or Early childhood certificate and 12 early childhood credits and 2 years experience and willingness to complete further education to complete an Associate degree within 3 years.This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certified or become certified within 30 days of employment (paid for by employer).Work Experience:1 year experience in early childhood educationThis position requires the incumbent to pass background check including fingerprinting.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related fieldWork Experience:Experience working in an Early Head Start Center-based program.Experience working as a part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for young children.Experience working with early intervention and children with special needs. Experience implementing curriculum.Experience using assessment data for instructional purposes and using assessment tools to measure children’s development.Experience with research partnerships.Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards as demonstrated by application materials.Language:Bilingual Spanish/English.SkillsInterpersonal skills.Communication skills.Computer skills.Required DocumentsResume/CVCover LetterComprehensive Benefits Package:Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Employee Type: RegularTime Type: Full timeRate Type: HourlyCompensation Statement:The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range:$20.25 - $26.33Minimum$20.25Midpoint$23.29Maximum$26.33
