Good shepherd lutheran day school
501 south dale mabry highway
tampa, fl 33609
Start Date: August 17, 2015
We are seeking an education professional who has experience working with children ages 3-5 as part of a team teaching arrangement. A background and/or training in the Reggio emilia approach is highly desirable for this position. The position is available August 2015. Hours are from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM with flexibility to stay until 5:00 as needed.
MUST BE ABLE TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
BE ABLE TO DO THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB WHICH INCLUDE LIFTING UP TO 40 POUNDS, SITTING ON THE FLOOR, KNEELING, STANDING, MOVING QUICKLY IN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES.
BE ABLE TO DO THE EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB WHICH INCLUDE ALERTNESS, ATTENDING TO CHILDREN’S CRYING OR OTHER STRONG EMOTIONS, ANSWERING QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS FROM PARENTS, AND HAVING FLEXIBILITY AND OPENNESS TO NEW IDEAS.
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY VERBALLY AND IN WRITING WITH PARENTS AND OTHER STAFF USING A VARIETY OF MEDIA.
WORK AS PART OF AN EFFECTIVE TEAM WITH THE CLASSROOM ASSISTANT PROVIDING DIRECTION, LEADERSHIP AND FEEDBACK AS WELL AS INVOLVING THE ASSISTANT IN THE PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS.
COOPERATE AS PART OF A WHOLE CENTER TEAM OF OTHER TEACHERS, DIRECTOR AND CHURCH STAFF.
ORGANIZE EACH DAY\’S ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A VARIETY OF MULTI-SENSORY EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS, WHICH ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP CURIOSITY, INITIATIVE, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY IN KEEPING WITH THE SCHOOL’S CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY.
CONDUCT REGULAR ASSESSMENTS OF CHILDREN TO DETERMINE MOTOR, LANGUAGE, SOCIAL, COGNITIVE PERCEPTUAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS AND SHARE THESE RESULTS WITH FAMILIES TWICE PER YEAR.
MAINTAIN AN OPEN, FRIENDLY, AND COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH CHILD AND FAMILY, ENCOURAGING EACH CHILD\’S FAMILY TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM.
PROVIDE QUALITY, NURTURING CARE TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM; PROMOTE FEELINGS OF SECURITY AND TRUST IN ALL CHILDREN THROUGH POSITIVE, WARM, ENTHUSIASTIC INTERACTIONS.
RESPOND QUICKLY TO DISTRESSED CHILDREN IN A SOOTHING AND TENDER MANNER. RESPOND CONSISTENTLY TO CHILDREN’S NEEDS FOR HOLDING AND COMFORT.
SIT WITH CHILDREN AND SHARE FAMILY-STYLE MEALS; MODEL MANNERS AND GOOD NUTRITION.
TEND IMMEDIATELY AND APPROPRIATELY TO CHILDREN\’S PERSONAL HYGIENE NEEDS, REMAINING ESPECIALLY ATTENTIVE TO THEM DURING ROUTINES SUCH AS DIAPER CHANGING, CLEANING, FEEDING, AND CHANGING SOILED OR WET CLOTHES.
UTILIZE DISCIPLINARY MEASURES APPROPRIATELY AS OUTLINED IN THE GOOD SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
COMPLETE LESSON PLANS, ASSESSMENTS, ATTENDANCE, CHECKLISTS, NEWSLETTERS FOR PARENTS, OTHER DOCUMENTATION AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR PROVING QUALITY SERVICES.
MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, ENVIRONMENT; PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND HAND WASHING, AND ASSURE THE WELL BEING AND SAFETY OF ALL OF THE CHILDREN IN THAT ENVIRONMENT; ASSURES THE PHYSICAL SAFETY OF EACH CHILD FROM ARRIVAL UNTIL DEPARTURE.
ATTEND ALL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND STAFF MEETINGS AS PROVIDED AND SCHEDULED.
PERFORM ANY OTHER TASKS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL/CHURCH DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE DIRECTOR.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SERVING TODDLERS THROUGH PRE-K IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT;
COMPLETION OF FLORIDA STATE MANDATED 40 CLOCK HOURS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT;
FAVORABLE LAW ENFORCEMENT BACKGROUND SCREENING AND POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION FROM PREVIOUS EMPLOYER;
CDA OR EQUIVALENT OR DEGREE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR RELATED FIELD;
KNOWLEDGE OF NAEYC DEVELOPMENTALLY PRACTICES, however, experience with THE REGGIO EMILIA/ PROJECT APPROACH CURRICULUM IS HIGHLY DESIRED.
THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO THE PAY PLAN BASED ON CREDENTIAL OR DEGREE AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OF THE CANDIDATE. BENEFITS INCLUDE PAID PERSONAL AND HOLIDAY TIME AND FREE CHILDCARE IF YOUR CHILD ATTENDS THE SCHOOL (BASED ON AVAILABILITY). COMPETITIVE SALARY; EOE.
Please attach your resume, cover letter and two references or letters of RECOMMENDATION.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH DAY SCHOOL IS A FAITH-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER LOCATED IN SOUTH TAMPA. we serve children 18 months to 5 years of age and have a capacity of 68 children. WE PROVIDE A RICH CURRICULUM WHERE LEARNING, CREATIVITY AND EXPLORATION ARE ENCOURAGED IN A LOVING, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. We have a collaboration with the university of south florida and other early childhood adult education programs due to our COMMITMENT to children, collaboration, innovative teaching and learning strategies and the reggio emilia approach. we are supported by a very active parent group who believe in our mission and collaborate with us all year long with many types of events for both children and parents.
Located in tampa, fl, we are close to downtown, the beaches, the airport, and and enjoy abundance of community and sports events. Please visit us at www.gsdayschool.com.
PLEASE REPLY TO THIS AD IN CARE OF FLORIE REBER, DIRECTOR. AT GSDS.DIRECTOR@GMAIL.COM or call 813-870-2573
Interviews will be conducted from 7/13/15 to 8/7/15.
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