Qureos Mentor

Sunrise Children's Foundation

<div>ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION:
The Lead Pre-K Teacher oversees the care and development of up to fifteen (15) children aged 3-5 years (including those with special needs) under the guidance of the Early Head Start/Pre-K Center Director and general supervision of the Education Managers. This primary caregiver is responsible for organizing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities that promote social and self-help skills, problem-solving, and personal relationships. The Lead Pre-K Teacher maintains a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment, supervises classroom activities, and participates in parent education and involvement. Regulatory compliance with Nevada Ready Pre-K, SNHD, and Nevada State Licensing is required, and the Lead Pre-K Teacher may be assigned to different classrooms/centers and tasks as needed to achieve program goals.
Non-degreed teachers are required to Participate in the T.E.A.C.H program is until the Lead Pre-K Teacher is fully compliant with educational requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):<ul><li>
Possesses or is able to learn and have thorough understanding of Nevada Ready! Pre-K, Pre-K project and its scope of work, licensing regulations, additional state requirements, and SCF's policies and procedures.</li><li>
Weekly preparation of daily lesson plans and posting of objectives for parents, volunteers, and visitors in the classroom.</li><li>
Development of an individualized plan for each child based on screening, assessment, parent input, and observation. The plan will include objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes).</li><li>
Scheduling, conducting, and recording home visits and parent-teacher conferences as required and when necessary.</li><li>
Builds positive and productive relationships with families that focus on trust and support and encourage involvement in the SCF program.</li><li>
Co-plans and participates in orientation of new families.</li><li>
Plans and facilitates monthly parent meetings at the center and other social activities for parents.</li><li>
Involves parents in educational activities that support their role as their child&rsquo;s first teacher, including volunteering in the classroom.</li><li>
Maintains strict confidentiality of SCF children, families, and staff, following established policies and procedures.</li><li>
Creates and maintains a healthy and safe learning environment that is culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate.</li><li>
Engages in transition activities, including registration, classroom transitions, and preschool transitions.</li><li>
Collaborates with program staff to increase resources, accomplish tasks, resolve conflict, and support the overall program.</li><li>
Promoting the organization's mission, standards, and philosophy with families, program partners, and the community</li><li>
Upholding the organization's core values.</li><li>
Other program responsibilities and duties as assigned.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS &amp; WORKING CONDITIONS (including but not limited to):<ul><li>
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds including infant and/or toddlers weighing 6 to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the day.</li><li>
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 50 pounds.</li><li>
Tolerate some exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.</li><li>
Tolerate moderate to loud noise level.</li><li>
Reasonable accommodation can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</li></ul>
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education &amp; Work Experience<ul><li>
BA in Early Childhood Education or willing to participate in T.E.A.C.H program to complete of obtain</li><li>
2 years&rsquo; experience in a childcare setting</li></ul>
Preferred<ul><li>
BA in Early Childhood Education</li><li>
4 or more years of experience in a childcare setting</li><li>
Bilingual (Spanish/English) helpful but not required.</li></ul>
Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>
Articulates clear and concise ideas and instructions both in written and verbal communication.</li><li>
Ability to speak, read and write English well enough to understand and be understood.</li><li>
Ability to read and understand basic child development written material.</li><li>
Ability to add, subtract and divide.</li><li>
Interacts tactfully with supervisors, officials, employees, families and children.</li><li>
Positive and objective attitude towards others with a willingness to engage and support as needed.</li><li>
Maintains confidentiality of incoming and outgoing paperwork with high regard.</li><li>
Completes all required training within their appropriate timeframes.</li></ul>
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO HIRE AND ONGOING:<ul><li>
Must undergo a physical examination and submit documentation before the hiring date. This must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.</li><li>
Submission of negative TB results (One-Step Skin Test or Chest X-Ray) prior to employment and during employment.</li><li>
Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing to ensure a drug-free workplace.</li><li>
Obtain Live Scan Fingerprints for Child Care prior to hire date and maintain for duration of employment.</li><li>
Proof of a valid driver's license prior to hire, which must be kept up to date throughout employment.</li></ul></div>

Pre-K Lead Teacher (Las Vegas)

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Pre-K Lead Teacher (Las Vegas)