The Early Education German Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children (ages 18 months to 4 years) in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parents /child’s caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in program. Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies; and works collegially with other staff members of German ISD.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care
Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child
On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child
Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group
Prepare developmental progress reports as needed
Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans
Exchange information and serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary intervention/prevention team
Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents
Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers
Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
Assist families with children's transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten
Assures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children
Ensures that the Assistant Teachers are kept updated in all matters concerning the classroom and program, i.e. Lead Teacher Meetings, lesson plans, policies & procedures, training received
Completes yearly performance evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS
Native German speaker
Experience in early childcare/certified early learning applicants preferred
START DATE: Spring/Summer 2018 // Minimum 25hrs per week //
Job Type: Part-time
Native German speaker
Experience in early childcare/certified early learning applicants preferred