Teacher - Philadelphia, United States - Elwyn

Elwyn
Elwyn
Verified Company
Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

$2,000 Sign On Bonus
***: The Teacher plans and implements an educational program designed for parents and guardians to meet the individual social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of class participants including but not limited to how to use positive discipline, improve child-rearing attitudes and skills, and set age-appropriate expectations through center-based education.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Prepare educational materials required to implement curriculum in daily activity plan including but not limited to specific topics for parenting education (e.g., safety, nutrition, child development, discipline, bonding)
  • Maintain an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children using educational best practices and best principles
  • Write periodic parental progress reports for submission to Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS)
  • Prepare and periodically update lesson plans and/or list of ageappropriate activities including but not limited to parentchild interaction lessons/activities to be posted in the classroom
  • Teach parents of the children in the classroom about their child's developmental level by explaining what their children do well, and train parents to support the child in a safe and nurturing environment which will reduce the risk of abuse or neglect of young children in families that are in stressful situations
  • Plan activities and organize materials that enable parents to understand and work on their child's developmental goals including but not limited to how to use positive discipline, set ageappropriate expectations, and ageappropriate play activities
  • Role model appropriate behavior for parents, assistants, and volunteers including but not limited to interacting with peers, communicating with others, appropriate parent/child interactions for play and assisting child with ageappropriate tasks, as well as providing appropriate mental and physical stimulation, discipline, and structure
  • Conduct developmental screenings using standardized assessments for each child and develop goals based on the child's level of performance
  • Supervise personnel and volunteers assigned to assist with daily group activities
  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using agencytrained protocols
  • Change diapers and monitor toileting using universal precautions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Program Director


DIRECT REPORTS:
Teacher Aide


CONTACTS:
Staff, parents, participants


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:


  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • One (1) year experience in parent education/training and child development
  • Two (2) years' experience teaching and/or working with young children developing, planning and implementing a classroom curriculum
  • Ability to screen children for developmental delays using agencyprovided tools
  • Nonprofit human service experience highly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
  • Must be able to perform CPR using agencytrained protocols
  • Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Family Support Services reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an allinclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract._

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation._


Compensation:
"$2,000 Sign On Bonus"
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