Job Posting

Date of Posting: Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Posting Expires: Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Job Location: Faith Church

Job Title: Teacher, Toddler

Normal Work Week: Monday- Friday

Normal Hours per Week: 40 Hours per week

Base Salary: $9.77/perhour-$10.26/per hour based on

educational credentials as sited in the CBA.

__X__Bargaining Unit Position ___Non-bargaining Unit Position

Internal Applicants: Please contact Donna Fobare, Human Resources Administrator, Human Resources at 947 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 858-3117

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All internal applicants must apply

by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting.

If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent. Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.

Job Description:

TITLE: TEACHER - Preschool / Supportive Services / Infant-Toddler

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Have the personal qualities to work with children under supervision and the ability to relate to parents, staff and the community in which the children live, bi-lingual skills where appropriate; and

2. Be 21 years of age; and

3. Meet the Office Of Child Care Service requirements for pre-school and/or infant- toddler teacher; or

4. Have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

1. Plans and arranges all necessary materials for daily lesson plans in conjunction with the

Lead Teacher.

2. Assumes full responsibility for the class and program in the absence of the Lead Teacher.

3. Cooperates with Lead Teacher in keeping the classroom, all equipment and supplies in

good order.

4. Attends and participates in regular conferences with Lead Teacher and other designated

staff to and evaluate the program.

5. Provides care and protection of all children in the Center.

6. Supervises lunch and nap time in cooperation with Lead Teacher.

7. Uses community and program resources to help supplement the classroom program.

8. Maintains classroom records as required.

9. Attends all Center staff and parent meetings, as scheduled.

10. Participates in parent conferences, as scheduled.

11. Communicates with the Lead Teacher and/or Director or other designated individuals

pertinent information with regard to families and children.

12. Maintains a sound, positive, working relationship with parents, staff and other adults in

the Center.

13. Carries out other duties as designated by Center Director or Office Of Child Care Service

regulations.

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES:

1. Assists in development and implementation of behavior management program to the

needs of children in care.

2. Responsible for van monitor duties, as required.

3. Presents testimony at court proceedings.

ACCOUNTABILITY: To the Lead Teacher

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