Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Department: Education

Program: Early Learning

Reports To: Preschool Coordinator

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Preschool Teacher's main responsibility is to create a positive and enriching environment, which promotes the growth and development of up to 20 children and their families. The Preschool Teacher maintains on-going communication and contact with families while working in collaboration with other program components (health, nutrition, family services, and mental health) to integrate educational goals and developmentally appropriate practices into the family setting. The Preschool Teacher encourages the health and well-being of each child by following performance standards. In addition to social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, The Preschool Teacher prepare children for a successful transition into the public school system.

Essential Functions

• Collaboratively develops and utilizes developmentally appropriate lesson plans which reflect mandated elements; component work plans; parental and cultural influences; social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children; and the eight domains and outcomes
• Maintains accurately written records and data entry in database system
• Follows a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, Dena'ina language, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals with children in family style, effective activity transitions, social skills curriculum
• Responsible for classroom management; child/staff ratio; guiding and mentoring Early Learning Aides and volunteers during class and on field trips; and delegation of responsibilities to team members according to their abilities, development, and skills to ensure that all classroom activities are conducted
• Encourages and schedules regular parent volunteers in classroom; regular Parent Engagement activities/meetings; and planned family events which may require working occasional evenings
• Participates in training, professional development, and regularly scheduled team meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services which may require working evenings or weekends
• Plans and facilitates the development of Family Partnerships Agreements (FPA) with parents of students through establishment of mutual trust relationships and the identification of family strengths, goals, needed services, and support
• Assists families in achieving goals by coordinating support services, making contacts with agencies, providing transportation resources, and scheduling appointments
• Conducts a minimum of two home visit per school year with each family; may conduct other home visits for purposes of assessment and support, and to share information on parenting, educational strategies, and classroom progress
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department, and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Noise

OSHA Categories

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job:

List Tools:

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle:

Travel

• Local
• In-State

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or a combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in a preschool setting

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience with Head Start child development program and performance standards
• Knowledge and experience with the Creative Curriculum, e-DECA, Teaching Strategies GOLD, DIAL 4, and USDA-Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
• Pediatric/Adult CPR and First Aid Certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)
• State of Alaska Food Worker Card (or obtain within 30 days of hire)

Special Skills

• Ability to develop developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum and materials
• Ability to implement, track, and collect data for outcome-based curriculum and goals
• Experience with computerized data management systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to guide and mentor employees, colleagues, and volunteers
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.