JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direct supervision of the Early Education Administrative Team, teachers are responsible for providing a warm, caring, calm, orderly, safe and healthy environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Early Education program. Teachers may be assigned to work in a classroom with children birth through 12 years or as a support teacher across all age groups.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Demonstrate a passion and commitment for the Mission and Vincentian Core Values of Maryvale and the Daughters of Charity. 
2. Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and energetic commitment and serve as a role model in carrying out the Mission.
3. Promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with each other as well as demonstrate the ability to address the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
4. Follow the Trauma Informed Care philosophy when supporting and addressing the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
5. Utilize Trauma Informed Care approach in recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledge the role that trauma has played in the lives of the clients/residents. 
6. Assist in the healing process by developing appropriate RICH® (Respect, Information, Connection and Hope) relationships with those served.  
7. Follow Universal Precautions when exposed to blood and body fluids. 
8. Follow Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertaining to safety and the use of equipment/machinery.  
9. Support Maryvale’s Performance and Quality Improvement Plan and participate in discussion regarding department or program goals, data collection and/or analysis.
10. Plan and organize engaging activities to ensure a warm, orderly, and healthy learning environment to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
11. Arrange and create a developmentally appropriate learning environment in accordance with program goals and Maryvale’s philosophy.
12. Provide daily activities for the children in consideration of their developmental level and in accordance with the Creative Curriculum. Where applicable, planning and implementation of activities is to be a collaborative effort amongst the teaching team. 
13. Provide virtual learning opportunities daily through various methods to maintain the developmental progress of currently enrolled children. These methods should include but are not limited to email, online learning platforms, and video. Maryvale will post videos online via social media platforms managed by the agency and via the agency website. Maryvale owns and maintains all rights for educational content created for the purposes of educating children and families or advertising our Early Education Programs. Content may continue to be posted after an Associate ends their employment with Maryvale.  
14. Ensure that children assigned to his/her care are visually supervised at all times. 
15. Ensure that health and safety standards and procedures are effectively executed including but not limited to: daily sanitation, diaper changing, record keeping/daily reports, safe sleep, safety checklists, adherence to allergy lists and food program documentation at point of service. 
16. Meet with parents for conferences at 60 days, 6 months for review of DRDP and periodically as needed. Ensure that family inquiries are responded to professionally and in a timely manner. 
17. Communicate with families in accordance with the Maryvale communication policy including but not limited to face to face, via email, video conference and telephone to monitor, inform and support families. 
18. Complete 21 hours of professional development annually. Upload said professional development into the Workforce Registry. 
19. Attend in-services training, staff meetings, discussion groups.
20. Maintain a current Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher. 
21. Maintain regular records on children e.g. daily reports home, anecdotal, behavior logs, DRDPs. 
22. Communicate immediately with supervisor and/or Director regarding concerns or questions. 
23. Work in cooperation with fellow Associates to strive for team cohesiveness. 
24. Exhibit compassionate service, utilizing patience and empathy.
25. Maintain confidentiality.
26. Use common sense and good judgement to act in accordance with Maryvale policy and procedure. Problem solve and make sound judgments in all areas affecting the care and supervision of the children entrusted to the care of the program. 
27. When necessary, call for assistance and respond to emergency situations accordingly. 
28. Performs related functions as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. AA degree is preferred, but at a minimum, the completion of 12 Child Development/ECE units.
2. 3 units of coursework for infant/Toddlers is required; teachers may be provided 30 days to provide evidence of enrollment. Course must be completed within 6 months of hire date. 
3. Child Development permit at the Associate teacher or higher level. Teachers may be provided 30 days to provide evidence of application. Permit must be secured within 6 months of hire date. 
4. 1 year experience working with children; paid or unpaid experience is sufficient. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Early Education Administrative Team, Teachers are responsible for providing a warm, caring, calm, orderly, safe and healthy environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Early Education program. Teachers may be assigned to work in a classroom with children birth through 12 years or as a Support Teacher across all age groups. 

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Demonstrate a passion and commitment for the Mission and Vincentian Core Values of Maryvale and the Daughters of Charity.
2. Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and energetic commitment and serve as a role model in carrying out the Mission.
3. Promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with each other as well as demonstrate the ability to address the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
4. Follow the Trauma Informed Care philosophy when supporting and addressing the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
5. Utilize Trauma Informed Care approach in recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledge the role that trauma has played in the lives of the clients/residents.
6. Assist in the healing process by developing appropriate RICH^® (Respect, Information, Connection and Hope) relationships with those served.  
7. Follow Universal Precautions when exposed to blood and body fluids.
8. Follow Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertaining to safety and the use of equipment/machinery. 
9. Support Maryvale’s Performance and Quality Improvement Plan and participate in discussion regarding department or program goals, data collection and/or analysis.
10. Plan and organize engaging activities to ensure a warm, orderly, and healthy learning environment to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
11. Arrange and create a developmentally appropriate learning environment in accordance with program goals and Maryvale’s philosophy.
12. Provide daily activities for the children in consideration of their developmental level and in accordance with the Creative Curriculum. Where applicable, planning and implementation of activities is to be a collaborative effort amongst the teaching team.
13. Provide virtual learning opportunities daily through various methods to maintain the developmental progress of currently enrolled children. These methods should include but are not limited to: email, online learning platforms, and video. Maryvale will post videos online via social media platforms managed by the agency and via the agency website. Maryvale owns and maintains all rights for educational content created for the purposes of educating children and families or advertising our Early Education Programs. Content may continue to be posted after an Associate ends their employment with Maryvale. 
14. Ensure that children assigned to his/her care are visually supervised at all times.
15. Ensure that health and safety standards and procedures are effectively executed including but not limited to: daily sanitation, diaper changing, record keeping/daily reports, safe sleep, safety checklists, adherence to allergy lists and food program documentation at point of service.
16. Meet with parents for conferences at 60 days, 6 months for review of DRDP and periodically as needed. Ensure that family inquiries are responded to professionally and in a timely manner.
17. Communicate with families in accordance with the Maryvale communication policy including but not limited to face to face, via email, video conference and telephone to monitor, inform and support families.
18. Complete 21 hours of professional development annually. Upload said professional development into the Workforce Registry.
19. Attend in-services training, staff meetings, discussion groups.
20. Maintain a current Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher.
21. Maintains regular records on children e.g. daily reports home, anecdotals, behavior logs, DRDPs.
22. Communicate immediately with supervisor and/or Director regarding concerns or questions.
23. Works in cooperation with fellow Associates to strive for team cohesiveness.
24. Exhibit compassionate service, utilizing patience and empathy.
25. Maintain confidentiality.
26. Use common sense and good judgement to act in accordance with Maryvale policy and procedure. Problem solve and make sound judgments in all areas affecting the care and supervision of the children entrusted to the care of the program.
27. When necessary, call for assistance and respond to emergency situations accordingly.
28. Performs related functions as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. AA degree is preferred, but at a minimum, the completion of 12 Child Development/ECE units.
2. 3 units of coursework for infant/Toddlers is required; teachers may be provided 30 days to provide evidence of enrollment. Course must be completed within 6 months of hire date.
3. Child Development permit at the Associate teacher or higher level. Teachers may be provided 30 days to provide evidence of application. Permit must be secured within 6 months of hire date.
4. 1 year experience working with children; paid or unpaid experience is sufficient.