Transitional Kindergarten Child Development and Child Care Teacher (Lincoln Elementary)

DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, supervises students and provides a safe and enriching expanded learning/child care program in accordance with the requirements of District approved contracted programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develops and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum that leads to educational, social, and emotional growth.
2. Conducts formal and informal assessments and uses student assessment data, to plan the learning environment and activities.
3. Communicates with families on a regular basis, including conducting parent conferences when appropriate.
4. Demonstrates effective, positive discipline methods that are respectful of the child and that follow District policy.
5. Ensures supervision of all children at all times and provides for the individual needs of each child (behaviorally, medically, etc.).
6. Ensures a safe and clean environment according to program quality standards and adheres to all safety rules for both staff and students.
7. Provides guidance and direction to education assistants for program quality.
8. Works collaboratively with teachers, education assistants, administrators, non-teaching staff, and parents.
9. Models professional conduct with the community, parents, children, colleagues, and administrators.
10. Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
11. Maintains confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Credential
Must hold a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher