Family Resource Agency-TN Pre-K Teacher

Summary POSITION: Pre-K Teacher (3) REPORTS TO: VPK Education Manager SALARY: $23.
60 per hour SCHEDULE: M-F 7:30 to 3:30 Duties GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Manage classroom while educating students and completing the curriculum's goals and expectations.
Treat participants, community members and fellow staff with positive regard as defined in Family Resource Agency?s mission statement.
Collaborate with classroom staff to ensure the classroom is an inviting and nurturing environment reflective of the local community.
Supervise assigned classroom staff and volunteers.
Observe and document the developmental level of each child.
Individualize using appropriate tools and information from parents, staff and professionals to create an individualized plan for each enrolled child.
Plan, implement, evaluate and modify child activities, daily classroom activities, involving staff and volunteers.
Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings for assigned children with special needs.
Collaborate with other staff and Disabilities Coordinator to ensure that all team members have the information necessary for effective participation in IEP meetings.
Arrange home visit schedule to meet family's needs.
Serve as a resource person for families to facilitate access to social services within their communities.
Share current information with parents related to child progress and potential challenges.
Inform parents of Child Abuse Policy and report suspected abuse.
Collaborate with Health Coordinator to ensure completion of all health services, provide community health resource information and make necessary referrals.
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor?s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Must have Pre-K certification in Tennessee.
Head Start/Pre-K experience preferred.
A current physical, TB skin test or chest X-Ray, drug test, and background ck are required.
Applicants should list bilingual skills if applicable.
Family Resource Agency is a drug-free workplace.
EOE.