Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Day Care Center Teacher I

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/newprint/4528565)

Apply



Day Care Center Teacher I

Salary

$20.91 - $34.85 Hourly

Location

ALEXANDRIA (LL15), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

24-01445

Department

Neighborhood & Community Svcs

Opening Date

06/08/2024

Closing Date

6/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S15

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Announcement

Located at Greater Mount Vernon Community Head Start in Gum Springs Children's Center in Alexandria VA, the Teacher I position is under the supervision of the Day Care Center Teacher II. This position ensures developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum are implemented and creating a play-based learning environment to meet children's individual needs. Adheres to all policy and procedures regulated by Virginia State Licensing and the Head Start Federal Standards to prevent health hazards and ensures the safety of children. Completes and reports on developmental screenings/assessments through family conferences, home visits and staff meetings. Assists in the preparation of documentation for local agency, state licensing and federal Head Start Performance Standards, as well as collaborates with county staff, citizens, and members of the childcare community.

Illustrative Duties

Plans, coordinates and presents a program of appropriate experiences for older school-age children or children with special needs;

Develops systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children;

Plans and prepares nutritious daily snacks;

Develops room arrangements to facilitate a variety of experiences to meet the needs and interests of the children;

Plans activities to involve parents in the center's program;

Participates in orientation, staff development sessions and teacher meetings;

Writes newsletter articles and prepares a calendar of activities involving a particular group of children;

Determines supply and equipment needs for their program.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of individual behavior and the growth and development of children and youth, and the impact of group relationships;

Knowledge of how cultural patterns, socioeconomic differences and/or physically and mentally handicapping conditions affect the behavior of children;

Knowledge of health, safety and first aid methods, and the ability to assume administrative responsibility for assigned areas of a health and safety program;

Knowledge of the factors which cause problems in children;

Ability to establish warm and supportive relationships with children, on a group and individual basis.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)

Completion of two years of study and training at an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in early childhood or elementary education, nursing, recreation, or a related field plus one year of related work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification in Preschool or higher in the field of Early Childhood or any discipline that is directly related to the instruction of children.

• Three or more years of experience working in a classroom setting.

• Experience working in an early childhood classroom setting in the past two years.

• Experience working with children 3-5 years of age.

• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate practices in a child care setting.

• Experience working in an environment that focuses on team teaching.

• Knowledge of Head Start standards and Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies (TS) Gold.

• Experience working with a diverse multicultural population.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants. Regularly moves about or positions self to supervise and interact with participants at their level. Occasionally lifts, transports, positions, push/pulls or moves up to 50 pounds. Must be sufficiently mobile and possess a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of program participant. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations. Administrative and supervisory activities will require ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

#LI-LD1