Position Title: Stepping Stones - Teacher. Reports To: Stepping Stones Lead
Teacher ... Preschool and School‐Age Children, for teachers, DHS Rule 3",.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Hopkins School District 270 Position Title: Reports To: Purpose: . Duties:
Stepping Stones ‐ Teacher Stepping Stones Lead Teacher Kids & Company Site Manager Kids & Company Program Manager Responsible for the development and facilitation of Stepping Stones classroom experiences. Essential Functions Understands and implements Stepping Stones program philosophy, policies and procedures. Plans, prepares and leads culturally‐sensitive, developmentally appropriate activities and special events according to NAEYC accreditation guidelines, and based on Reggio Emilia philosophy and individual needs of students. Takes part in the development & maintenance of a safe and healthy environment for children by following program health and safety guidelines and procedures and practicing appropriate behavior guidance techniques. Maintains an environment, curriculum and daily schedule that allows children to assume responsibility for successful peer interactions and choices and one that meets the interest and developmental needs of each child. Observes and records developmental progress, individual needs, and goals for each child using the Work Sampling System. Provide frequent oral and written communication with parents regarding their child, classroom activities, as well as helpful resource information. Supervises, directs and evaluates the performance of assistants and volunteers. Maintains a strong partnership with Kids & Company, and a direct relationship with the school principal and Kindergarten teachers.
Communicates effectively with co‐workers regarding daily program operations. Plans, organizes, and supervises age appropriate field trips and special events. Maintains an inventory of developmentally appropriate equipment and supplies. Promotes a positive image of the program by maintaining open and positive communication between site, school staff, parents and community. Participates in orienting parents, children and new staff into the program. Participates with supervisors in an ongoing self‐performance review. Maintains accurate attendance records, permission forms, vouchers, and any other business forms as needed.
Other tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Meets requirements under "Standards of Group Day Care of Preschool and School‐Age Children, for teachers, DHS Rule 3", Department of State of MN. 2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with young children and parents. 3. Creativity in planning developmentally appropriate curriculum. 4. Ability to supervise staff. 5. Good communication skills. 6. Good organizational skills. 7. Dependability. 8. Knowledgeable about the developmental needs of children. 9. Ability to mediate and problem solve. Revised 4/27/12/kd
