EHS Teacher 1

WHO WE ARE:

Volunteers of America is an exceptional place to work. Our goal is that all of our students become self-motivated, competent, and lifelong learners, The work of educating our children and supporting our families is the critical mission of Volunteers of America Southwest and we would not be able to achieve our mission without dedicated and talented teachers.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Career growth
• Exceptional place to work with up-to-date facilities, resources and technology
• Team focused environment with long service staff
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive employee benefits for full time employees effective 1st of the month after 30 days
• Retirement plan with company match

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Child Development Coordinator, the EHS Teacher I facilitates safe and healthy learning activities for young children, 0-3 years of age. Play based learning promotes social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. An EHS Teacher plans individual and group activities according to child's age and current developmental levels under the guidelines of Creative Curriculum. An EHS teacher also involves parents in educational activities of the program to enhance their role as the principal influence on the child's education and development. Assist parents to increase knowledge, understanding skills, and experience in child growth and development. Identify and reinforce experiences, which occur in the home that parents can utilize as educational activities for their children. Teachers fully comply with policies and procedures of Volunteers of America SW, and regulations of State Department of Education, Child Development Division Funding Terms and Conditions, Title 5 regulations and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations.