Support Staff/Educator

Fannie Battle Day Home for Children

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Job Summary

Fannie Battle is currently looking to hire motivated staff to care and teach for our children.  As a support staff/educator, your duties may vary from filling in when others are out, providing planning time, covering lunch breaks, or assisting where needed.  Role duties would be shared with the Lead Staff in the classroom.  There is potential to move into a Lead Teacher position as the need arises.  This position is full time, Monday through Friday.

Job Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professionalism

• Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy in all matters regarding the Day Home, children, and families
• Establish and pursue professional goals annually
• Participate in continuing education opportunities to meet professional goals and the required hours of training for licensing and a three star rating on the Tennessee Star Quality Rating System (18 hours per year, minimum)
• Adhere to Fannie Battle’s policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook

Program

• Implement assigned curriculum and curriculum objectives based on developmentally appropriate practice and Fannie Battle program philosophy
• Assist with on-going child assessment for the purpose of informing curriculum development and bi-annual reports of children’s developmental progress
• Maintain anecdotal records on individual children
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child as outlined in the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards (TNELDS)
• Report suspected developmental delays
• Assist in developing curriculum objectives based on the developmental needs of the children
• Implement long range and weekly lesson plans in accordance with curriculum objectives
• Assist with the organization of materials and equipment needed to support and implement the curriculum plan

Family Relations

• Maintain respectful communication with families
• Assist with preparation of family communications related to children’s progress and classroom experiences e.g. bi-annual reports and parent-teacher conferences
• Participate and assist as needed in Fannie Battle planned family events

Licensing/Health/Safety

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Ensure that ratios are met at all times
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Report suspected child abuse as specified in Tennessee licensure rules
• Abide by the Standards of Conduct which specifies limits of discipline action
• Prepare and submit appropriate records including accident reports and incident reports as required by the Tennessee licensure rules. Incidents, accidents and injuries shall be reported to the parent and program director as soon as possible, but no later than the child’s release to the parent or authorized representative
• Routinely inspect all center facilities used by children for safety, health, and/or fire violations and report deficiencies to the Program Director. Perform corrective action when appropriate (remove unsafe toys, broken glass, and etc.)
• Maintain proper supervision of children at all times indoors and outdoors
• Insure daily implementation of the family style food service

Supervision

• Maintain effective working relationships with other staff
• Support and assist volunteers serving in the education program

 

 

 

Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly preferred:

• CDA or ECE A.S. degree
• Minimum of 3 years related experience
• All candidates must pass a mandatory background check
• Interested in professional growth
• Possess the ability to promote the appropriate development skills in young children
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and resume to Stacie at sspasoff@fanniebattle.org.

 

Details

• Date Posted: August 28, 2020
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Educator
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Start Date: 09/14/2020
• Salary Range: 12.00-15.00
• Working Hours: M-F, 8:30-5:30