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LEVEL ON PAY GUIDE: 14 HOURS PER DAY: 7.5 DAYS PER YEAR: 203 SCHEDULED HOURS:

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SUMMARY Plans, creates, and implements developmentally appropriate educational programs and provides quality care in an environment that allows children to develop to their potential. Children will be engaged in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.

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

Clearly and effectively articulates the philosophies and goals of the Community Programs Enrichment program.
Provides a clean and organized environment where children are safe, nurtured and valued.
Plans, posts and implements activity/lesson plans that are in accordance with the Arizona State Early Learning Standards or Arizona State Kindergarten Standards.
Encourages the development of social and emotional learning by utilizing positive behavior supports, classroom management and role-modeling techniques.
Participates in the children’s activities by interacting, observing, extending language experiences, modeling desired behavior and facilitating conflict resolution as stated in the Arizona State Early Learning Standards using only positive guidance techniques.
Supervises children, maintains ratios and keeps a daily attendance roster.
Maintains an anecdotal portfolio (file) for each child that includes written goals, objectives, and activity plans that follow the Arizona State Early Learning Standards.
Posts current lunch menu and all required notices and information on a Parent Board.
Maintains and updates emergency information for each child.
Prepares monthly sign-in sheets that includes writing in parents name, placing name/schedule labels and daily review of parent signatures and correct times.
Arranges the environment so that the activities/centers are engaging and developmentally appropriate.
Responsible for daily and/or weekly email communication with families, and monthly updated documentation/observation boards.
Participates in daily cleaning and safety checklist.
Reports supply needs and maintenance needs to the Site Director.
Follows the Vail School District Governing Board Polices and Procedures along with the Community Programs Staff Handbook and Early Childhood NAEYC accreditation requirements.
Follows the A.C.T. and G.R.E.A.T. statements as explained in the Community Programs Staff Handbook.
Follows rules and regulations of the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Attends and actively participates in all required staff meetings and obtain a minimum of 24 hours of professional development each year with verification of attendance to be placed in personnel file, and meeting DHS requirements.
Reads the staff notebook and signs in and out daily.
Communicates with other teachers on the scope and sequence of the program and articulates this to the parents using various communication tools, i.e., “What I Did Today” boards, newsletters, etc.
Builds relationships by communicating positively and effectively with parents on a regular basis.
Staff working with Pre-K children must conduct a minimum of three (3) parent-teacher conferences per school year.
Maintains a work environment that generates trust, collaboration, and caring.
Assumes tasks assigned by the Site Director, Regional Site Director, Enrichment Program Coordinator and/or the Director of Community Programs.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community Programs staff, representatives of local and state agencies, families and the public.
Must be able to work with a diverse population, including those with various individual needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position is responsible for the indirect supervision of Community Programs childcare support staff, as assigned by the Site Director or Regional Director.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associate’s Degree or CDA certificate and minimum one year experience in childcare related field OR a minimum of 6 college credits in Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education and a commitment to obtain/complete AA Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year experience in childcare related field.
Preferred Education: AA or Bachelors Degree in related field.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Director of Community Programs.

ABILITIES Ability to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in working with computers and other types of technology.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to listen and obtain clarification. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively to students, parents, employees, and members of the community. Ability to write activity/lesson plans, routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or governing boards. Ability to communicate effectively with students who have special needs.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS Ability to manage difficult or emotional student or customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs, solicits feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.

ETHICS, JUDGEMENT, PROFESSIONALISM Treats others with respect and dignity. Upholds organizational mission, vision, and values. Demonstrates willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions. Approaches others in a respectful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Accepts responsibility for own actions. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rates, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram from. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, developing alternate solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason when dealing with emotional topics and situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications. Must submit a report of a negative Mantoux skin test administered no later than 12 hours after the employment start date; or a physician’s written statement that the employee is currently free of tuberculosis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Will include working outside in all types of weather, including direct summer sun. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

Early Childhood Educator Specialist