Temporary Summer Pre-K Teacher (2614)

Rochester Community Schools • Rochester, MI

2d • $22

About The Position

TEMPORARY SUMMER PRE-K TEACHER $22.14/hr. Location: Early Childhoold Education Center Part-Time Schedule Varies QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Ability to interact positively with school/parents and community and to work with limited supervision. Certification in CPR and First Aid. Capable of bending, lifting, and doing overhead work, as well as being physically able to participate with young children. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor of Preschool Programs may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood SUPERVISES : Pre-K Teacher Assistant JOB GOAL: To provide a nurturing, safe environment that provides a developmentally appropriate learning experience for preschoolers. To facilitate knowledge and/or skills in the following areas: - Language & Literacy - Social & Emotional - Cognitive - Creative - Physical (Gross and fine motor, including outdoor play) PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans for and actively encourages participation in activities and manipulation of materials that contribute to the developmental domains listed above. Demonstrates knowledge of current best practices in early childhood education. Prepares weekly lesson plans that encompass all areas of the curriculum. Ensures that licensing procedures are followed to safeguard health and safety of children, including hand washing, appropriate sanitary measures, playground safety rules, and rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment. Is aware of the number of children in attendance at all times and counts them regularly to ensure they are accounted for. Greets parents and develops a rapport with them offering positive feedback about their children when appropriate. Maintains current, orderly files of required records according to licensing specifications for information and location of record keeping. Consults with Supervisor of Preschool Programs to discuss issues and to establish appropriate strategies for dealing with child behavior. Builds a positive working relationship with school staff. Remains knowledgeable about information, forms, and emergency procedures; checks identification of unknown persons picking up children from the program. Maintains current written plans and diagrams for use in case of fire, tornado, or other emergencies. Represents Rochester Community Schools as a positive ambassador. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Preschool Programs. = Essential Job Functions Adopted: 11-3-99 Revised: 8-4-08; 4-16-09; 3.26 Qualified applicants are invited to apply on-line using School Spring: https://rochester.schoolspring.com/ ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Notice of Nondiscrimination - Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible on the basis of such characteristics. Rochester Community Schools has designated the following individuals as Compliance Coordinators at 52585 Dequindre Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. Title II and Section 504 – Students: Pasquale Cusumano, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and Adult Education, (248) 726- 3131; Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 504 for non-students: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, [phone]; Title IX Coordinator: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, [phone].

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Ability to interact positively with school/parents and community and to work with limited supervision.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Capable of bending, lifting, and doing overhead work, as well as being physically able to participate with young children.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor of Preschool Programs may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and actively encourages participation in activities and manipulation of materials that contribute to the developmental domains listed above.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current best practices in early childhood education.
• Prepares weekly lesson plans that encompass all areas of the curriculum.
• Ensures that licensing procedures are followed to safeguard health and safety of children, including hand washing, appropriate sanitary measures, playground safety rules, and rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment.
• Is aware of the number of children in attendance at all times and counts them regularly to ensure they are accounted for.
• Greets parents and develops a rapport with them offering positive feedback about their children when appropriate.
• Maintains current, orderly files of required records according to licensing specifications for information and location of record keeping.
• Consults with Supervisor of Preschool Programs to discuss issues and to establish appropriate strategies for dealing with child behavior.
• Builds a positive working relationship with school staff.
• Remains knowledgeable about information, forms, and emergency procedures; checks identification of unknown persons picking up children from the program.
• Maintains current written plans and diagrams for use in case of fire, tornado, or other emergencies.
• Represents Rochester Community Schools as a positive ambassador.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Preschool Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level