26-27 Early Childhood Teacher (PreK2-Kindergarten)

Description

St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s MISSION is to provide an unparalleled education and compatible community services through a faith-based experience, with emphasis on serving low and moderate-income families. Our VISION is to transform the world by faith, education, and service. St. Philip’s has been a source of light and hope in the South Dallas/Fair Park community for over 80 years. The school, accredited by the Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS), serves 240 students, grades PK3 – 8th grade, while thousands of children, youth, and adults are served through a myriad of social services and educational programs offered through The Community Center. This includes a dynamic athletics program, Our Community Pantry (operated in partnership with North Texas Food Bank), a S.T.E.A.M. curriculum-based summer program (operated in partnership with TI, Big Thought, and AmeriCorps), and a senior citizen transportation program.

The teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. Additionally, the position requires the teacher to maintain a class environment advantageous to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management. 

• Administers and develops subject-specific assessments to assess student competency levels and/or individual learning plans. 
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develop methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. 
• Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration. 
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan. 
• Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student needs.
• Instructs students through learner centered methods that include play, hands-on and other innovative teaching practices for early childhood learners.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment. 
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. 
• Participates in various meetings and professional development activities to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions and improve student achievement. 
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements. 
• Supports other classroom teachers to help them implement established curriculum and/or individual student plans. 
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school. 
• (Occasional evenings and weekends – Program driven)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, or early childhood education
• CDA – child development associate degree
• Associate degree in early childhood/child development
• Minimum of 2 years classroom teaching experience as a lead teacher

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Servant Heart: Displaying Christ-like Character

Respectful: Treating all with dignity

Trustworthy: Behaving and speaking in a manner that builds trust

Pursuing Excellence: Becoming better individually, organizationally, and in the community

Collaborative: Working well with others

Dedicated: Passionately investing in ministry