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Early Childhood Teacher (Ames)

UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
100 University Village
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 294-9838

Early Childhood Teacher
Date effective: June 2009
Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization: Responsible for direct care of children on a daily basis.
Reports to: Director, Asst. Director, Program Coordinator
Qualifications: CDA credential, Associates or Bachelors degree in early childhood education or education in related area
Time Schedule: Work 6.5 hours per day with children. Schedule may vary with needs of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:
1. Assist in supervising ISU students participating for a lab experience.
2. Assist in supervising UCC assistant teachers.
3. Physically able to supervise children in an area alone.
4. Possesses the ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team setting.

Curriculum and Childcare Professional Responsibilities:
1. Work cooperatively with all Center staff in supervising individual children, specific activity areas and the group as a whole.
2. Insure physical safety and well-being of children.
3. Plan and implement appropriate daily programs of activities for children using The Creative Curriculum in order to develop intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth by following a prescribed outline of goals and objectives for individuals and groups using current educational trends the children in your care. Curriculum planning will be alternated with the program coordinator and other teachers. Planning time will be available during work hours. Make written lesson plans available to your program coordinator on the Friday before your planning week.
4. Contribute to anecdotal records of children.
5. Maintain confidentiality of all information received in connection with work.
6. Possess working knowledge of the function, goals, policies and philosophy of the center.
7. Assist with the organization of and attend children's parties.
9. Possess working knowledge of emergency procedures, e.g. fire, tornado, etc. Assist with monthly fire/tornado drills.
10. Attend all staff meetings, approximately one evening per month for approximately two hours.
11. Must comply with state of Iowa licensing regulations, i.e., criminal records check, etc.
12. Work in any of the center's child care programs as necessary, i.e., as program needs change.
12. Perform functions other than described above due to extenuating circumstances.

Parent Involvement:
1. Participate in parent conferences. There will be fall and spring conferences scheduled each year.
2. Attend all parent meetings, approximately one evening per semester.
3. Communicate effectively with and show respect for parents. Confer in an effective manner.

Training and evaluation:
1. Effectively complete UCC's orientation training program. Your program coordinator and the assistant director will supervise the training.
2. Attend 10 hours of training per year as outlined in the State of Iowa licensing regulations and UCC policies.
3. Attend Mandatory Child Abuse Training within first 6 months of employment. The certificate must be updated every five years.
4. Attend Universal Precautions workshop within first 6 months of employment. Training must be updated annually.
5. Obtain certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid within first 6 months of employment. Maintain certification throughout employment.

Physical Environment and Facilities:
1. Assist in the organization of equipment and materials.
2. Assist in the daily maintenance of building and grounds.

Mental Demands:
1. Patience and understanding.
2. Ability to foresee safety of children to avoid accidents.
3. Ability to communicate effectively.
4. Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
5. Ability to use good judgment under stress.
6. Ability to get along with other personnel.
7. Ability to get along with parents.
8. Ability to plan, organize and supervise children.
9. Flexibility to meet changing needs of children in the program.

Physical Demands:
1. Pass a physical exam within first month of employment and maintain a medical report required by state licensing regulations.
2. Ability to lift weight of a preschool child.
3. Individual spends a very active day: on feet a lot, stooping, bending, walking, sitting on floor with children.

Working conditions:
1. Temperature controlled rooms.
2. Outside all year.
3. Exposure to childhood diseases.
4. Distractions.

30 Reasons to work at University Community Childcare

1. Vacation time/sick leave time
2. Planning time
3. Paid training
4. Paid staff meetings
5. Diversity of culture- children and staff
6. Training and orientation before entering the classroom
7. We exceed child/staff ration
8. We are a teaching school
9. We do not combine children to meet a ratio/ We have continuity of care
10. We have a collection of toys to rotate in and out of rooms
11. We are on the USDA Food Program
12. Meals are offered to you daily (free)
13. Friendly caring staff
14. We have an office manager at the front desk
15. Educated staff/ Fulltime experienced staff
16. NAEYC Accreditation
17. Informal and formal breaks away from the children
18. Break room/snack bar
19. Staff Appreciation
20. Computer use
21. Resource Library
22. Resource and Referral office next door
23. Training opportunities
24. Accessible by public transportation
25. Digital cameras in each room
26. Assistant teachers in all classrooms
27. Team teaching
28. Multi-purpose room to use on snowy/rainy days
29. Program Coordinators in each program
30. Management is always supportive

Early Childhood Teacher Fact Sheet
Schedule: 6.5’/day, M-F

Vacation: 10 working days per year

Sick leave: 6 working days per year

Salary: $13,950 - $15,430/yr.

Benefit Allowance: $151 - $170 per mo.
Staff members may choose:
1. medical insurance available through ISU
2. dental insurance available through ISU
3. check for policy details under “Human Resources” on the ISU homepage, www.iastate.edu
Any amount above the benefit allowance accrued monthly will be the employee’s responsibility.

You may also choose to have the benefit allowance added to your regular monthly pay as additional income.

Parking reimbursement: $10.42/mo ($125/yr)

Paid Holidays:
Martin Luther King’s birthday
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving (2 days)
Christmas (2 days)

All meals included

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Description

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Actively engages students to help promote importance of subject matter, and the curricular value of the Champions Online program.
• Prepare instructional area, including organizing needed materials and setting-up a small online group-learning environment
• Schedules and conducts student progress summary meetings with school principals and parents
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• Responsible for following the processes associated with completing, collecting, quality checking, and sending attendance data daily
• Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates enthusiasm for the job and company
• Administer assessments to students according to examiner/proctor directions, and within prescribed time guidelines
• Complete all required documentation to monitor and assess student performance
• Actively and effectively encourage student attendance
• Attend and actively participate in staff trainings and meetings
• Instruct small groups of students in math online enthusiastically and with a positive attitude at all times.
• Follow the Champions Online lesson design format utilizing required materials and manipulatives
• Create a supportive learning environment and utilize behavior management techniques to keep students engaged
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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (For Competent Performance)

• Instructors must have High Speed Internet connection
• Instructors must have a PC or Mac
• Instructors must have a Headset with Microphone
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• Federal Background Check required.
• Belief that all kids can learn
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