| Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual staff preferred. JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is a professional position, which requires organizational, and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact, and diplomacy in contacts with pre-k staff and administrators, YDI employees, community members, families/caregivers, and all government/collaborative agencies. Strict adherence is required to all regulations concerning confidentiality. Good general health and the ability to lift and carry 55 lbs. Successfully pass an ECECD background investigation to include fingerprinting. Physical and TB skin test are required upon hire and may be every five (5) years. Within the state travel is required and a valid drivers license must be maintained. Proof of current and satisfactory car insurance is required. Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment. YDI reserves the right to change work hours, work location and status of position (term status to year-round) at any time. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive): - Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and experiences for young children based on early childhood principles and practices and align with the NM ECECD PreK philosophy.
- Implement the curricula (with fidelity and consistency) that has been selected by the agency in all domains, such as Education, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Health, etc.
- Utilize, organize and safe-keep classroom resources and curricula materials, ensuring materials are readily available at any time in the classrooms, and accounted for in the beginning and at the end of each school year.
- Implement and comply with all YDI early childhood education and New Mexico ECECD PreK program standards.
- Administer developmental screenings and assessments of each child based on the agencys timeline, making relevant referrals to component manager(s) and/or collaborating agencies. Assist in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Develop and implement written daily lesson plans that address the individual developmental needs of children in the classroom.
- Integrate educational aspects of all components into daily schedules and lesson plans.
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with parents/guardians and community volunteers.
- Perform scheduled home visits and parent/teacher conferences in accordance with the agency timeline and the parents needs.
- Reports on health and other needs of children; making appropriate referrals upon obtaining parental consent where applicable.
- Work with Teacher Associate(s) in performing and documenting daily health checks of children, meal counts, attendance, incident/accident reports, lesson plans, communication contact sheets, etc.
- Encourage parent/guardian engagement in the education of their children, both in the center/classroom and at home, including providing parents/guardians with ideas for developmentally appropriate home activities.
- Support parent/guardian involvement in the classroom, including supervision and coaching volunteers and parents.
- Attend center parent meetings, trainings, and engagement activities as assigned, either as a teaching representative or as a provider of childcare for meeting participants.
- Meet/plan/confer with social service programs such as CYFD and collaborating agencies (such as Child Find), YDI Service Specialists, YDI Center Directors, and YDI Head Start content area managers as needed to ensure all are made to meet the families needs and strengthen the family unit.
- Complete/maintain all records and reports needed for proper operation of the classroom, including but not limited to:1) childrens files; 2) daily attendance records; 3) monthly attendance reports; 4) meal counts; 5) all needed screenings and assessments.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects pertaining to the childrens files and families information.
- Carry out all job-related duties and responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner (refer to the Head Start Employee Code of Ethics and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Comment).
- Work as a team with teacher associate in planning and implementing all aspects of the program in the classroom.
- Participate in all pre-service in-service training provided for YDI ECE staff, complete all required trainings required by NM ECECD Pre-K professional learning plan and required professional development.
- Participates in regular job performance assessments, including development and implementation of an Individual Professional Development plan.
- Comply with all programs, agency, local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Supervise and ensure that teacher associates, floaters, and volunteers are in compliance with all YDI program policies and procedures, NM Pre-K Program Standards, NAEYC accreditation regulations, as well as relevant state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for knowledge of New Mexico State Childcare Licensing requirements regarding childcare code.
- Responsible for helping children change their clothes and diapers (when applicable) when accidents/incidents occur (e.g., wetting, soiling, spilling). Assist and support children to transition from diapers to underwear.
- Mandated Reporting:Every New Mexican who knows or has reasonable suspicion that a child is being abused or neglected in New Mexico is a mandated reporter and must report the matter immediately to CYFDs Statewide Central Intake child abuse hotline (1-855-333-SAFE [7233] or #SAFE from a cell phone), or to law enforcement or the appropriate tribal identity. YDI ECE Division has specific procedures set up for staff members to follow should need arise to make a report.
- Other duties as assigned.
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