Easterseals Blake Foundation Hiring for Early Childhood Educator (Coolidge) Job at Coolidge, AZ Full Time

Easterseals Blake Foundation is committed to the safety and well-being of our employees, our members, and the communities we serve. As such, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus. Proof of full vaccination status is required prior to the start of employment. Medical or religious waivers may be requested.

Educational support through the Professional Career Pathways Project (PCPP) which includes:

• Tuition for 24 credits per school year for approved courses and $20 per credit textbook stipend

EBF is hiring full and part time Early Childhood Educators for the Signal Peak Early Learning Center in Coolidge. The Early Childhood Educator responsibilities includes:

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum in a classroom setting for toddlers or preschool-aged children
• Developing partnership relationships with family members to better meet the needs of the child
• Maintaining current and timely documentation of work in compliance with Center and other regulatory agencies’ standards

Responsibilities:

• Complete the Blake Foundation & Signal Peak Early Learning Center’s new employee requirements for employment: orientation and training requirements, reporting suspected child abuse, and health requirements as specified by the Office of Child Care Licensure.
• Design and maintain a home-like classroom environment to enhance culturally sensitive learning based on the developmental needs of the children.
• Develop curriculum considering the age and experience of the children, reflecting all areas of development including physical, emotional, social, language and cognitive skills.
• Adapt the curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of the individual child’s strengths, needs and interests.
• Implement the Individual Family Service Plan or Individual Educational Plan for children with special needs.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to encourage learning, following the individual child’s lead and preferred modality for learning.
• Facilitate each child’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning by engaging in collaborative inquiry with them.
• Foster interaction and cooperation among the children. Encourage children to lead their own small group activities.
• Facilitate a sense of responsibility and self-regulation in children, intervening only when necessary in settling disputes or differences.
• Establish partnerships with parents and families in order to achieve shared goals for children.
• Work collaboratively with the Director, colleagues and community organizations in best serving the child’s needs.
• Provide instruction and supervision for teaching assistants.
• Share information with colleagues which facilitates continuity of care throughout the child’s day.
• Work with teaching team to implement program curriculum, following policies, procedures and practices that result in positive outcomes for children and families.
• Participate in professional development opportunities by enrolling in higher education programs, conferences and trainings.
• Attend planning, informational and quality assurance meetings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning children and families.
• Maintain required documentation and reporting on each child.
• Complete annual continuing educational requirements as specified by Office of Child Care Licensure.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in unrelated field plus 18 credit hours in early childhood education (may be completed within 18 months of hire); 6 months prior experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood with an expectation of finishing BA within 2 years; 1 year classroom experience
• 45 College credit hours toward a degree in early childhood education with an expectation of finishing AA within 1 year and BA within 3 years; 2 years classroom experience.

Regulatory:

• Clean criminal background check and the ability to obtain and maintain a level one fingerprint clearance card.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Valid AZ Driver License
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License, good driving record
• Be at least 21 years of age as required by corporate fleet policy
• Maintain current CPR, First, Aid, Article IX, Prevention & Supports certification, training

Easterseals Blake Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location