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Summary:

Imua Inclusion Preschool will further Imua Family Services' involvement in providing services to young children ages 2 years 8 months through to kindergarten-eligible age. The Imua Inclusion Preschool Teacher is responsible for the implementation of activities that promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for early childhood development and ensuring the highest standards of care are met for children in line with agency, local, state, and national standards. The teacher collaborates with a team consisting of direct service and administrative staff and is responsible for instruction, management, oversight, and on-going development of preschool programs operated by Imua Family Services. This person reports to, and meets weekly with, the Preschool Director and other staff. Job responsibilities will be reviewed in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of Imua Family Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Use demonstrable familiarity with relevant client information and supervise staff on ECE recommended practices.
• Foster an open and inclusive style of management to constantly review performance and redesign services as necessary
• Monitor and assess performance of self and individuals within areas of responsibility to make improvements or take corrective action
• Independently manage work, caseload, and related responsibilities
• Oversee the creation and implementation of the curriculum for all preschool children
• Meets all programmatic requirements including to adherence to timelines, deadlines, and necessary reporting for all preschool children
• Ensure developmental appropriateness of activities, equipment, and supplies within the program
• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment
• Provides specially designed instruction as necessary for individual children based on their needs
• Provides direction in special education procedures and assumes supervision responsibilities of any staff performing special education services
• Use best practices in early childhood education to meet the care and learning needs of children
• Maintain an active, functional, appropriate, inclusive environment
• Develop and deliver programming including well-prepared daily activities
• Coordinate and lead community field trips
• Adhere to the Code of Ethical Conduct of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
• Maintain current health and safety practices, including safe diapering and toileting
• Applies positive methods of guidance and problem solving
• Communicates effectively with children, families, colleagues, and community
• Duties involve lifting preschool age children
• Duties involve self-care for preschool age children
• Evaluation and implementation of assessments and evaluations as determined by program procedures and policies
• Works with and performs other duties as assigned by the director and supervisor
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience
• Must be at least 18 years old and meet the following:
• Associate's in ECE, Child Development, or related field from an accredited college/university required.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in ECE, Child Development, or related field from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Early Childhood Credential or documentation of classes or credits is preferred.
• Early Childhood experience with the birth to age six population is preferred.

Work Environment

This preschool classroom includes children who are around educational materials, preschool equipment, toys, and an outdoor playground. Workspace also includes a business office with co-workers utilizing office supplies, computers, printers, copiers, and telephone equipment.

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO STATEMENT: As an EEO employer, Imua Family Services will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Imua Family Services hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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