PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER w/ AA in ECE (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time) Burley

## Description

**Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly**

***Please Note: Starting Pay rate will depend on Current Educational degree and Credential.***

***"This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period."***

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Conduct a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills
• Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Preschool Aide(s)
• Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Monitor the progress of individual children
• Perform daily Health checks of children
• Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences
• Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides
• Represent the MSHS program to community and local and regional educational agencies
• Knowledge of current and new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
• Develop and maintain dual language in the classroom
• Prepare children for transition into kindergarten
• Implement CLASS dimension and domains into the classroom
• Participate in early release trainings, mentoring, and professional development
• Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment
• Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity
• Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

## Qualifications/Benefits
**Qualifications**
**Required**

• Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE) or related field with ECE credits
• One-year teaching or related early education experience
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
• Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
• Must obtain Pedatric First Aid and CPR certification

**Preferred**

• Two years or more teaching or related early education experience
• Ability to proficiently read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with ECE credits

**Required Physical Demands**

• **Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell**
• **The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds**

**Work Environment**

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

**BENEFITS:**

“CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

**For detail Benefit plan please visit: <https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/**>

**Health & Financial Well-Being**

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Basic Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**Work/Life Balance:**

• Educational leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year.
• After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year
• After 10 years of service - 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year.
• After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year.
• After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year

• **Preschool Teacher Incentives**
• Lump sum monetary incentives will be paid to employees after accepting, working, and successfully completing certain periods of time within this position only.

• **$1,000 Incentive bonus after completing 6 mo.**
• **$2,000 Incentive bonus after completing 1 yr.**
• **$2,000 Incentive bonus after completing 2 yrs.**