Preschool Promise Teacher/Care Coordinator (Phoenix)

Position Summary: Preschool Promise teacher/Care Coordinators provide a safe and supervised educational setting for children that promote their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Teachers develop partnerships with parents and encourage their involvement. FNC programs strengthen families through the development of Protective Factors, which reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect and support effective parenting in at-risk populations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Classroom Management

Communication with families and community members

Understand and follow Licensing requirements

Record Keeping and Documentation

Attending trainings, group meetings and supervision

Other duties as assigned

Adhere to Oregon Child Care licensing, health, safety and sanitation standards in the classroom.

Maintain an inclusive, culturally specific, trauma-informed, safe, inclusionary, nurturing, well organized and developmentally appropriate classroom that promotes social and emotional regulation and support, in addition to school readiness

Establish stable routines and consistent boundaries, imposing limits that are responsive to the individual needs and developmental levels of the children

Plan and facilitate a developmentally appropriate early childhood program that promotes development in all 7 domains: gross motor, fine motor, language, cognitive, social emotional, independence/adaptive and morals/values

Demonstrate a cultural awareness of and sensitivity to the unique needs and conditions of children and families; relate to children and parents with respect in a trauma-informed, non-judgmental manner

Maintain accurate records and documentation as required. Completes Assessment and Screening for each child

Energetically play and work with children (see physical requirements below)

Care coordinate for classroom families, including monthly home visits and twice a year conferences, parenting support, crisis intervention and advocacy for family needs, including referrals to community partners

Participates in regular reflective supervision with supervisor

Complete 25 hours of qualified training and professional development annually (per licensing year). Some hours may be provided by FNC and the ELD however employees are responsible to ensure they meet training hour requirements.

Attend mandatory trainings

Supervise Assistant/Aide/floater

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology or related field.

Minimum attainment of Level 9, or higher, on the Oregon Registry

Minimum of one-year experience in an early childhood classroom

A minimum of one-year experience in an early childhood classroom

Current Clearance in Central Background Check Registry

Valid Oregon and unrestricted driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and safe driving record

Reliable transportation

Current First Aid/CPR Card (within 30 days of employment)

Current Food Handler’s Card (within 30 days of employment)

Current Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Current Health and Safety training through ODE ELD

Core Competencies:

Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.

Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically interact with children ages birth through five years, including bending getting down and up off the floor, lifting up to 40 lbs, and managing sudden movements

Sitting, standing and driving

Vision and hearing within normal range (with or without corrections)

Hazards:

May come into contact with children who are ill and/or contagious

Entering potentially unsafe, unstable, or unsanitary living conditions

Driving in potentially hazardous weather or road conditions

Desired:

Bi-lingual/multi-lingual, Bi-Cultural

Awareness of children’s mental health (QMHA/QMHP)