Elementary Teacher (1-5)
Company: VensureHR
Location: Mesa
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
The Education Specialist is responsible for overseeing the
educational and developmental needs for children in shelter care
(Preschool - Age 17). To ensure that children are intellectually
challenged by adapting the environment to support each child's
skill acquisition and success. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Ensures the initial Academic Diagnostic Assessment
is administered to students within 72 hours upon arrival to the
program and administer the post Academic Diagnostic Assessment
within 30 days from the date of the initial assessment. Promotes
children's active exploration, creativity, and development in all
domains by designing indoor and outdoor environments based on
knowledge of how children develop and learn. Organizes and prepares
materials for daily instruction while ensuring the inventory of
classroom materials Creates a safe and inclusive classroom
environment by ensuring that classroom learning centers and
materials reflect children's cultures and communities. Facilitates
Life Skills classes, Physical education classes, Special education
events, Acculturation activities and Enrichment outings for school
age children. Utilizes the CCA adopted curriculum to ensure
compliance with National Academic Standards. Individualizes lesson
plans to meet each students' academic level. Develops
Individualized Educational Plans to report and document student's
developmental progress (cognitive, emotional, social and physical).
Uses effective instructional strategies to meet the academic needs
of the students. Meets departmental and program deadlines to ensure
contractual compliance with reporting requirements. Supervise
students indoors and outdoors as necessary. Maintains a healthy
physical environment by following health and safety procedures
(universal precautions, regularly sanitizing equipment,
child-proofing environments) Models Center's expectation for
sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural
awareness. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be able to display
verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements
of the position and needs of clients Must be able to work a
flexible work schedule. Must have a valid driver's license and be
able to be added to the Agency's vehicle insurance policy. Must be
at least 21 years of age at the time of hire. Must be able to lift
and carry 50 pounds. Must possess valid Level One Fingerprint
Clearance Card or able to obtain one prior to employment. Education
& Experience Must have a High School Diploma Must possess 2 years'
experience with children in an education setting Bi-lingual
(English/Spanish) Computer experience in a Windows environment
required Must be able to obtain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
certification and First Aid Certification (CPR). Employment Type:
Full Time
Keywords: VensureHR, Sun City , Elementary Teacher (1-5), Education / Teaching , Mesa, Arizona
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