Description ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing. • When substituting for an Aide on the bus, ensures all children have evacuated the bus, and checks for personal items left on the bus. • Establishes and implements an appropriate active learning environment. • Creates a daily routine consistent with Creative Curriculum. • Uses Teaching Strategies Gold On-line as assessment tool and enters data to the system three times per program year. * • Maintains a positive learning environment, models positive behavior, and engages in positive adult-child interactions. • Observes and assesses children, developing and implementing appropriate lesson plans pursuant to required timelines, using the Individual Program Room Self-Assessment Plan for developing strategies to enhance outcomes. * • Institutes home and center communications by encouraging parent participation. • Conducts periodic home visits and participates in parent teacher conferences. * • Practices daily health routines including potty training, hand washing, etc., follows emergency procedures if needed. • Records and updates all associated records, including the screenings which must be completed within the first 45 days of service. * • Assists with fastening children in to harnesses on bus and attaching name tags. Rides the bus as required and ensures active participation by the children while on the bus. • Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. • Eats with children sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners. * Not applicable to day-to-day substitutes. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides assistance as needed at the center. • Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality. • Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required. • Performs overnight travel as required. • Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter • Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening. Requirements Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs. • Working knowledge of social service systems. • Proficient oral and written communication skills including effective listening skills. • Ability to deal tactfully with the public. • Working knowledge of outcome-based services. • Knowledge of Creative Curriculum. • Knowledge of State Learning Standards. • Knowledge of CLASS. • Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelors or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with a Pennsylvania Department of Education ECE Instructional I or II Teaching Certification (Required) • PA Department of Education Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (PREFERRED for HSSAP ONLY) • Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. (Required) • Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)