Pay Range: $15.
00 - $16.
00 an hour
Who We Are:
Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc.
(TCCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships.
The agency consists of multiple programs that are created to empower people in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties of Southside Virginia.
Through collaborative efforts, engaged staff and partnerships, Tri-County is able to further our mission to eliminate the violence of poverty through advocacy, empowerment and self-sufficiency.
What We Are Looking For:
Plans and carries out individual and group activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of preschool children and to maintain a classroom conducive to happy learning and development.
Attend meetings, workshops and participate in related training when necessary.
Establish good staff/parent relationships, make home visits, and provide accurate record keeping.
Teachers prepare children for successful transition into the public school system.
What You Will Do:
Makes referrals to Health Services Specialist, Child Development Education Specialist/Disabilities Coordinator and Family Community Partnership Specialist
Attends appropriate committee meetings, monthly parfent committee meetins, staff meetings and service training and conferences.
Works in conjunction with parents to identify learning opportunities in their homes
Works to help the program meet monthly in-kind goals
Flexible in areas of work schedules, work sites and is punctual when reporting to work
Administers First Aid in absence of a nurse
Conducts daily health inspections on each child
Establishes transition experiences so children are not rushed
Maintains visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom, on the playground and on field trips
Develops consistent and clear rules as well as utilizes positive discipline when necessary
Supplies a variety of materials and planned activities to provide continuous opportunities for children to experience success
Assists in maintaining a classroom conducive to happy learning
Contributes to the maintenance of the classroom keeping interest areas labeled, well defined and accessible to children
Uses books, stories, puppets, and other experiences to reinforce positive social behavior
Assists in keeping equipment and materials clean and in good condition at all times
Works with staff and parents to maintain a quality program and maintains confidentiality concerning children, families, and records
Contacts the Family Services Staff after a child is absent for two consecutive days.
Encourage parent participation daily and sends monthly calendars and menus to parents.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining good parent relationships through frequent parent contact/parent newsletters, at least one per month
Models, respects, and helps children demonstrate and appreciation of others
Participate in and facilitates activities for the “I Am Moving I Am Learning” Project
What We Are Seeking:
Must have associate degree in Early Childhood Education
Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Experience in working with pre-school age children preferred
Proficient in written and verbal communications
Must have access to own vehicle and a valid Virginia Driver’s License
Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification with three months of employment
Must have a physical exam completed prior to employment and renewed every two years thereafter
Must have a tuberculosis (TB) screening
What We Offer:
Bi-weekly Pay
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
401K Plan
401K Plan Matching up to 6%
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