NMCAA Preschool Manton 2 - Assistant Teacher
Duties/ResponsibilitiesNMCAA Preschool Manton 2 - Assistant Teacher
Promote school readiness by enhancing children's social, cognitive, and overall development througheducational, health, nutritional, and social services.
Comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, 5-Year Grant, MiLeap-Child Care Licensing Bureau, USDA-CACFP Requirements, Great Start Readiness ImplementationManual, NMCAA Personnel Policies, and other relevant guidelines.
Follow agency processes, policies, procedures, and guidance.
Adhere to the Child Protection Law, Staff and Volunteer Mandated Reporting Policy, NMCAA's Early Childhood Guidance Policy and Code of Conduct.
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment using Creative Curriculum, School Readiness Goals, and Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), and conduct childdevelopmental screenings and GOLD assessments.
Utilize data from GOLD assessments, team input, and parent feedback for lesson planning and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and address behavioral challenges using Conscious Discipline and a Classroom Support Plan.
Utilize data from GOLD assessments, team input, and parent feedback for lesson planning and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and address behavioral challenges using Conscious Discipline and a Classroom Support Plan.
Ensure a safe, healthy, and organized environment. Implement emergency procedures. Utilize Active Supervision practices. Follow policies on health care needs, food allergies, medication administration, and authorized adult releases.
Report incidents and accidents as required.
Education and Experience:
Have a child development associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in ECE or CD; or,
are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.