Reading Program Teacher (Part-Time /Temporary) (47272)

The Teacher will provide academic and social-emotional support to at-risk youth, ages 6-14. The Teacher will collaborate with school personnel, family members, and other service providers to meet the educational and developmental needs of the students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Give continuous attention to the total physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of children in assigned class.
• Remains alert to physical safety and well-being of children
• Gives consistent care through on-going interactions such as talking, comforting, and playing
• Arranges room and materials to make an interesting and stimulating environment
• Observe children for signs of a growing interest in particular objects, people, play, and activities.
• Exercises ingenuity in providing children with experiences they need for development.
• Keep written reports of children’s progress.
• Exchange information with parents and staff guided by ethical principles in what information is shared
• Organize classroom too meet children's needs, interests and capacities
• Cooperate with the lead teacher in the preparation of course outlines, program activities, demonstrations, and field trips.
• Define responsibilities, learn techniques, and evaluate room activities.
• Perform daily inspections of children
• Check daily attendance of children in room
• Prepare and keep updated class schedule
• Perform general housekeeping tasks in the classroom
• Maintain necessary pupil records including attendance, health, and progress.
• Ensure all policies and procedures related to the project, including confidentiality and child protection guidelines, are adhered to.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Child Development Associate Certification must be acquired within 1 year of employment. Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification must be acquired within 90 days of employment. Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associates degree in child development or a related field is preferred;
• High School Diploma and experience as a substitute or nursery school teacher or a mi