Classroom Instructor

Function:

To provide basic care, special instruction and educational services to children enrolled in Child Development Center or participating in Family Support Services at the CDC.Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).

Provides loving, consistent, nurturing and safe learning environment that promotes acceptance and increases confidence and self-esteem for all children, including an understanding of any special needs they may have.

Prepares and implements assigned curriculum each day and provide a structured learning environment for children including goals and activities recommended on the childs IEP/IFSP if applicable. Prepares and displays weekly lesson plans for benefit of parents and support staff.

Prepares, serves and assists children in feeding of snacks and meals and follows procedures for USDA Childcare Food Program if applicable.

Diapers, toilets and assists children in potty training as needed/scheduled. Works with childs family to meet this goal as appropriate.

Maintains a clean, orderly, and child-friendly classroom and diaper-changing area. Includes safe and responsible handling of supplies, materials and equipment, appropriate and stimulating physical arrangement, and appropriate display of childrens artwork and bulletin boards.

Completes daily cleaning duties in classroom (including daily sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting tables, chairs, toys, changing table, washing dishes, utensils, emptying trash and diaper pail). Completes other cleaning duties as assigned.

Follows assigned schedule for lunch and kitchen duties/clean-up duties for the center.

Maintains clear communication with parents and program staff through daily reports, monthly and/or quarterly reports of progress for assigned children, and provides other information as required, requested, or scheduled.

Understands and consistently implements appropriate behavior management techniques with children throughout the daily routine including those with special behavioral or developmental needs.

Provides appropriate support for special education or early intervention services including ongoing assessment of each childs strengths, needs, and developmental progress. Reports observations to supervisor, parents, other team members and follows recommendations of therapists for proper carryover within classroom setting and routines.

Stays informed of program information by reading daily news, minutes of staff meetings, monthly newsletters, and other memos distributed through the office and main center. In addition, participates in scheduled meetings and in-service trainings.

Observes all safety procedures and personnel policies.

Adhere to a Monday - Friday schedule and occasional evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Regular attendance as outlined in Goodwills policy, is required.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

Acts as a positive role model for employees and trainees in all aspects of professional performance.Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.Must be able to keep information confidential.Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with team