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Position: Early Childhood Teacher (3 positions)

Early Childhood Partnership School, College of Education; Full-time; 9-month appointment starting academic year 2008. This position reports to the Partnership School Director.

Responsibilities

For Children:

1. Set up and maintain a safe, attractive, developmentally appropriate classroom environment for children that exemplifies a constructivist approach to learning and that encourages autonomy, creativity and problem solving.
2. Work directly as lead teacher with assigned group of children demonstrating the ability to implement age appropriate routines and curriculum.
3. Develop and facilitate activities which promote healthy social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child, allowing the child to feel accepted and express feelings.
4. Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of children and maintain portfolio work samples and anecdotal records to assess each child's construction of knowledge and overall developmental progress.
5. Communicate regularly with parents concerning their children, including children and classroom plans and projects, as well as information concerning ongoing progress of their child.
6. Assure that classroom environment, interactions, routines and record keeping are consistent with standards for NAEYC accreditation.

For Staff, Students, and Volunteers:

1. Plan and evaluate ongoing classroom program, including activities and child progress with other teachers, school director, and other appropriate personnel on regularly scheduled basis.
2. Oversee the activity of staff, students, and other volunteers in the classroom to assure that it is appropriate and consistent with the goals and philosophy of the Partnership School.
3. Supervise all staff in the classroom
4. Mentor ISU student interns assigned to practicum experiences in the classroom.
5. Schedule and maintain records of staff, students, and volunteer participation in the classroom.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college and experience teaching young children and supervising other early childhood professionals.
2. Must complete Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, or closely related field within 2-3 years of hire.
3. Must be able to implement a constructivist early childhood program as taught in ISU early childhood education program.
4. Must be able to work as a member of a team to facilitate the provision of a developmentally appropriate program for young children with disabilities.
5. Must have good written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate, articulate and demonstrate ability to teach and nurture young children with a focus on constructivist theory and teaching approach.
6. Must be able to relate well to adults and children and work effectively with a variety of adults in a classroom situation.
7. Must have the ability to nurture the professional growth of developing teachers of young children.
8. Must have or obtain current city child care license, Red Cross First Aid, and Pediatric CPR certificates on file in Partnership School office.
9. Must be available for occasional evening or saturday meetings and activities when scheduled.
10. Must be able to follow directions and work independently.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefits package.

Application

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references to:

Idaho State University
Office of Human Resources
Early Childhood Teacher Search
921 S. 8th, Mail Stop 8107
Pocatello, ID 83209-8107
or
Email: hr@isu.edu

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; search will remain open until position is filled.  For further information about ISU, please visit www.isu.edu.

Idaho State University is an AA/EEO Employer. Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Idaho State University is committed to an environment of civility, respect, and tolerance within the University community.

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