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Early Childhood Educator
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Fort Valley, GA, USA
Full Time
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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of
the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of
Early Childhood Educator.
Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia,
is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800
students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of
Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry.
Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public
university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or
employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual
orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides instruction and supervision in a safe and healthy learning
environment for Head Start children. Provides and coordinates education
services; works in partnership with parents to promote the social, emotional,
physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Encourages parent
involvement in all aspects of the program. Schedules educational home visits
and parent teacher conferences. Develops and implements classroom curriculum
to provide learning opportunities for individual child goals, provides on-
going assessment on progress and facilitates transition to kindergarten. Works
toward compliance in all facets of Head Start and program performance
standards and regulations.
MAJOR DUTIES
Under general supervision, applicant must be able to maintain a
developmentally appropriate classroom setting, confident files on all
children, correspond and work with parents.
Possess and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Head Start Program
Performance Standards and other regulations.
Develop and implement curriculum, which reflect mandated elements and
components, parental and cultural influences, and promotes the social,
emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children.
Assure classroom operates within the guidelines and standards of the Fort
Valley State University Head Start Policies and Procedures and the Head
Start Performance Standards.
Create weekly/monthly lesson plans addressing individual goals for
children. Provide a comprehensive safe and healthy learning environment
for the children.
Maintains confidentiality and exercises good judgment concerning
confidential information.
Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group
experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor
activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between
activities.
Responsible for education requirements of children in assigned classroom,
including all required daily health checks, screenings and ongoing child
assessment data related to the identified school readiness goals. Assess
children, document behavior, and evaluate results (Complete required
screenings within 45 days of child's first day in program.)
Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate
manner, e.g., lesson plans, COR, Child Plus, and meal reports etc.
Responsible for meal implementation with other staff and for maintaining a
developmentally appropriate classroom environment, including organization
of space and material storage.
Use home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual
development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational
skills and solicit parent observations.
Supervise and monitor children at all times and respond appropriately to
crisis or emergency situations that may occur.
Must be willing to relocate to another center within the program whenever
needed.
Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work;
operates effectively within the organizational structure and be inclusive
of children with special needs and disabilities.
Maintains complete and accurate required family/child files, forms, and
records within required timelines to document and track children in
assigned classroom
Assist in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan)
seeking clarification regarding any aspects that are not well understood.
Ensures compliance with state law regarding the mandatory reporting of
child abuse and
Participates as a member of the annual self-assessment program.
In consultation with Curriculum Compliance Coach/Specialist, and Director
of Education, develops own professional work goals and training plan
working towards required Head Start degrees
Consistently maintains and promotes excellence in service through open and
honest relationships with co-workers, clients, community members and other
FVSU Head Start/Early Head Start staff.
Consistently addresses clients, community members and co-workers in a
courteous, pleasant and respectful manner.
Operate effectively within the organizational structure and be inclusive
of children with disabilities.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary for the effective functioning of
the program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must have own reliable transportation to travel to and from one of the
centers located in Taylor, Macon, Dooly, Peach, and Crisp counties.
Must be punctual and able to work Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.
m.
Must be able to work indoors as well as transition the classroom to
outdoors.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids or tissues.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements of the job described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to walk or run quickly, kneel, or sit
on the floor, lift approximately 50 pounds, sit in a child's size chair,
and move quickly from multiple positions and levels; use hands and fingers
handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and
talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or
balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly
lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to
occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distant and
color visions, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of an associate degree in Infant and Child Development or Early
Childhood Education or related area but bachelor's degree preferred.
Significant experience and alternative training in early childcare and
development may be considered in lieu of degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related area.
Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head
Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood
education, developmentally appropriate practice, and bilingual education
Experience of working with children three to five years of age is
preferred.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications are desired.
Maintain an annual physical and Tuberculosis vaccination.
Good communication skills, flexibility and teamwork are required.
Must successfully pass a drug screening and background check.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of
higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement
of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These
values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each
USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of
Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line
athttps: // www. usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18personnelconduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy
6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
https: // www. usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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