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JOB OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN
Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Title:  Early Childhood Educator (FACE Program)
Department: Theodore Jamerson Elementary School
Reports Directly To: Vice President of Early Childhood Services
Opening Date:  November 15, 2011
Closing Date: Until filled
Status: Exempt
Salary: $DOE

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Early Childhoood Educator will be under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Early Childhood Services and will perform the following duties:
  1. Will provide a strong learning environment where preschool children can develop and thrive.
  2. Will model for parents on teaching, motivating and communicating with young children.
  3. Will serve for the Center-Based component of Family and Children Education (FACE) program serving families of 3 to 5-year old children.
  4. Implements the High/Scope preschool curriculum.
  5. Maintains up-to-date files on each student.  Prepares accurate reports, written plans and documents.
  6. Contributes to required monthly reports, end of the year report, and data collection.
  7. Completes the Work Sampling System assessment for each student in the fall and spring.
  8. Arranges for and/or provides screening services for children and referral services, as indicated.
  9. Maintains weekly and daily lesson plans.
  10. Uses a variety of instructional approaches, materials and techniques to ensure that children learn to their fullest potential.
  11. Be knowledgeable and share information with families about community resources and further academic opportunities.
  12. Arranges the classroom in organized and accessible learning.  Ensures that program materials, equipment, and environment are kept clean, secure, and free from clutter and vandalism.
  13. Provides a learning environment that is full of literacy learning opportunities and reflects the language and culture of the families.
  14. Provides a daily routine that is consistent and includes all the required elements of a FACE program.
  15. Plans with FACE staff strategies for recruiting families to participate in FACE program.  Establishes rapport with families participating in FACE program.
  16. Assists in implementing activities to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children, ages 0-5. 
  17. Recognizes behavior and/or development of children deviating from the norms.
  18. Will screen each child enrolled in the FACE program using prescribed assessment tolls, including PAT Health Questionnaire, hearing and vision functional assessments, direct observations onsite, PT Milestones, and the AGES and Stages Questionnaire.
  19. Uses paraprofessional knowledge of early detection of delayed development in order to make referrals to appropriate diagnostic and/or treatment processes.
  20. Collaborate with other appropriate agencies/programs.
  21. Helps families to access community resources.
  22. Works as a team member of FACE program:  recruiting, advertising, visiting families, writing newsletter articles to publicize program and encourage participation.
  23. Plans PACT Time with the rest of the FACE team and fully participates in PACT Time daily.
  24. Meets weekly with the FACE team to plan and evaluate program services.
  25. Plans and facilitates Parent Time with the FACE team.  Helps facilitate the monthly Parent Group meetings.
  26. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  1. Must be sensitive to the cultures of participants enrolled in the program.
  2. Must be able to establish rapport with families and empower parents by building on their strengths.
  3. Attend trainings and professional staff development.
  4. Treats participants with dignity and respect.
  5. Is highly organized and adaptable to the participant’s goals and needs.
  6. Maintains confidentiality.
  7. Must be physically qualified in performing highly active technician work associated with FACE program.
  8. Must be able to travel extensively and must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education (Birth – 3 months) or Kindergarten endorsement.
  2. Must posses a North Dakota State teacher’s certificate.
  3. Must be certified by PAT after training and maintain certification annually.
  4. Must have a valid North Dakota Driver’s License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with UTTC policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference.

If selected for the position, the applicant is subject to a complete background investigation with favorable determination.

UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED.

PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO ARE AT LEAST 1/4 DEGREE AND WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBALENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THEIR DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD AND AGENCY ENROLLED.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested individual should submit the following application materials to the Human Resource Director:

  1. Cover letter.
  2. Current Resume.
  3. Completed UTTC Application - call for a copy, or you can download a copy from www.uttc.edu.
  4. Reference letters or names, addresses and daytime phone numbers of three individuals familiar with your preparation / experience.
  5. Unofficial copies of transcripts (Official copies required if hired).

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE
UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BISMARCK, ND 58504