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Teaching Job Openings
With the addition of a second pre-kindergarten/kindergarten class to the Jensen campus in September, 2008, we will be hiring classroom teachers (description here) and assistant teachers (description here) for the growth of the program. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please email a copy of your resume to one of our program directors, Kathie Hartzog at khartzog@ssnc.org or Hermette Ward at hward@ssnc.org, or contact Kathie at 713-236-0330 or Hermette at 713-862-1020.
Job Description
Job Title: Classroom Teacher
Immediate Supervisor: Program Director
Education:
v Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) from a university
Job description:
v Classroom teaching responsibilities, including:
o Create and follow weekly lesson plans
o Participate in teacher training and meetings as scheduled
o Record ongoing student assessments and documentation
o Maintain communication with parents through weekly newletters, phone calls, and home visits
v Keep current student records, including immunizations
v Drive or ride on van routes and follow van procedures as scheduled
v Follow guidelines listed in Employee Handbook
v Maintain national accreditation and licensing standards
Work hours:
o M-F 7:45-4:15
o Weekly Extended Lunch (1 1/2 hours)
o Weekly Early Departure (2:00)
Compensation and Benefits:
v Pay commensurate with experience
v Partial payment (80%) toward individual health insurance policy
v School holidays, which have historically included:
o 1 week for Thanksgiving
o 2 weeks for Christmas
o 1 week for Spring Break
o 6 weeks during summer
o Additional observed holidays
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Classroom Teacher
Immediate Supervisor: Program Director
Education:
v High School Diploma or GED
v Child Development Associate (or equivalent) (completed or in classes) OR
v Associate’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent
Job description:
v Assist teacher in the classroom, including:
o Preparing materials
o Teaching small, primary group
o Following teacher lesson plans
o Teaching whole group when lead teacher is absent
o Communicating with parents
o Participate in teacher training and meetings as scheduled
v Drive or ride on van routes and follow van procedures as scheduled
v Follow guidelines listed in Employee Handbook
v Maintain national accreditation and licensing standards
Work hours:
o M-F 7:45-4:00
o Weekly Extended Lunch (1 ˝ hours)
o Weekly Early Departure (2:00)
Compensation and Benefits:
v Pay commensurate with experience
v Partial payment (80%) toward individual health insurance policy
v School holidays, which have historically included:
o 1 week for Thanksgiving
o 2 weeks for Christmas
o 1 week for Spring Break
o 6 weeks during summer
o Additional observed holidays