Mentor Teacher (Ages 3-5)

Description of Position Mentor Teacher Hiring Range: Dependent Upon Experience *First Review Date 12/01/2023* Under the supervision of the Director, the incumbent provides direction, management and supervision of an early childhood classroom for Children ages 3 through 5.
Implements age-appropriate curriculum that promotes the social, physical and cognitive development of each child.
Mentors Early Childhood Education college students working in the classroom.
Creates a nurturing classroom atmosphere where adults are attuned to the needs of children and secure/trusting relationships are formed between teachers and children.
Promotes early learning by providing a developmentally appropriate and stimulating environment where exploration, investigation, and discovery are encouraged and children's sense of confidence is supported.
- Trains and supervises teaching staff, student interns, classroom observers and volunteers; Meets with student interns regularly, providing them with training and opportunities to maximize their learning objectives - Models best practices and implements National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics - Develops partnerships with parents by inviting input, engaging in daily communication, providing classroom newsletters, conducting parent-teacher -conferences, and maintaining confidentiality - Ensures all aspects of the program comply with state licensing and accreditation standards - Meets regularly and works collaboratively with entire program staff - Other realted duties as assigned such as conducting workshops and outreach Please attach two Professional Letters of Reference to submit along with your application materials.
Minimum Expectations & Requirements -Associates degree in early childhood education, child development or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university - Three years experience working in a classroom with children 5 and under - Two years experience mentoring/leading adults in a children's program - Knowledge of state licensing regulations & reporting requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards - Experience implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes development across the domains - Experience creating a positive classroom learning environment that supports individual learning styles - Experience with assessments and portfolio development - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Skills in effective supervisory practices and principles - Ability to work effectively with children, college students, parents, faculty, staff and community members - Possession of a valid Fingerprint Clearance card, or ability to obtain - Current infant/child CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain - Proof of negative TB test, or ability to obtain - Teachers required to repetitively lift up to 25-30 pounds on a daily basis Preferred Skills & Abilities - Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development or related field - Experience mentoring and supervising college students, preferably in a laboratory school setting - Experience working with parent groups and/or leading parenting workshops - Passion for working with infants/toddlers using respect-based methodology - Group facilitation and training skills - Ability to work collaboratively and to promote "community" in the classroom, and in the program - Computer knowledge and competence - Professional experience in a community college/higher education work environment Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee has frequent required physical activities which include sitting (including sitting on the floor and getting up and down frequesntly) and ability to talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms (including reaching and placing children in various positions).
The employee is required to stand and walk.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move children weighing 25-30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to supervise a room or playground full of children (which includes distance vision and scanning abilities).
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.