Associate Teacher - Imagine Preschool

Job Summary:

The Associate Teacher Imagine Preschool will support the Lead Teachers in developing and directly providing individually, culturally, and developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum within Imagine Child Care learning environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement daily routines, schedules, and learning experiences in Imagine Child Care classrooms.

Provide professional guidance for teacher assistants as they implement an individually, culturally, and developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum

Develop positive relationships with colleagues as well as families and children who attend Imagine Child Care Centers.

Use evidence-based practices integrated into curriculum that support positive relationships, supportive learning environments, and the development of children’s social/emotional, language, physical and cognitive skills

Encourage participation of CCRI students within the Imagine Child Care classrooms by building and maintaining positive relationships with them

Support and model respectful collegial relationships within Imagine Child Care Center learning environments

Use developmentally appropriate assessment tools and collect data to inform curriculum and guide learning of children in your classroom

Teach and collaborate with other educational staff to provide a high quality preschool curriculum guided by knowledge of children’s development, children’s interests and questions, ongoing assessment activities and regular parental input

Support inclusion of children with disabilities by modifying or adapting curriculum as directed, and collaborating with special service providers as needed

Welcome visiting community providers into classroom space during observations

Treat children and families with respect

Maintain active involvement in professional organizations in the community

Monitor confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements

Complete required reports and evaluations

Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.

Initiate and process incident reports as per Center guidelines.

Adhere to Infection Control protocols.

Transport children in Imagine Child Care Center van to planned activities.

Drive carefully and abide by traffic rules.

Ensure that seat belts are worn by all traveling in Center owned vehicles.

Deal with team members regarding problems in a constructive manner.

Accept and use direction and supervision.

Benefit from constructive criticism.

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