Access Group, Inc. - Certified Early Childhood Teacher at Access Group, Inc.

Follows and implements our innovative instruction in the classroom that is specifically designed to teach young children with learning differences. 

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. identifies specific goals for each child; writes and implements their individual program plan.
2. Has knowledge of early child development and can target appropriate milestones.
3. Implements curriculum activities and organizes for effective classroom instruction.
4. Uses effective classroom management and behavior strategies in the classroom.
5. Uses age-appropriate materials and has a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
6. Engineers the classroom to support students with language and learning delays.
7. Uses specific tools and technology to aid in delayed and non-verbal communication
8. Develops rapport with children and provides a nurturing and secure environment for them to learn.
9. Supervises and coaches the teacher assistant in the classroom effectively and performs the annual performance reviews.
10. Functions as the team leader for each student in the classroom.
11. Can demonstrate differentiated learning.
12. Keeps Due process and paperwork timelines.
13. Analyses and uses data to guide instruction and communicate student successes and needs.
14. Communicates in a professional manner with parents.
15. Ensures student safety at all times by following established procedures and using common sense both on and off campus.
16. Teaches with a multisensory approach.
17. Implements learning strategies
18. Develops a knowledge base of language and phonological development.
19. Follows all HIPPA guidelines to insure confidentiality.
20. Acts as a mandatory reporter by reporting evidence of child abuse to the Department of Human Services
21. Collaborates with a variety of professionals, therapists, paraprofessionals and family members effectively.
22. Administers developmental testing including scoring, interpretation and writing reports.
23. Lift infants, toddlers, and small children, reach over cribs, on and off of a changing table, out of specialized equipment or carry a child.
24. Be alert, observant and able to be independently in charge of small children.
25. May perform other related or non-related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• A Bachelor’s degree or greater in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education or Special Education, or related field WITH a current teaching license.

Experience/Knowledge required:

• Previous experience teaching young students preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret accumulated student data and academic testing results.
• Ability to work with a team to design and implement individual behavior plans.
• Ability to identify developmental gaps and develop appropriate goals.
• Ability to plan instruction and present information in an engaging and encouraging way.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel MAY be required for this position; this travel may include transporting students/clients.
• ACCESS drivers are required to maintain a valid Driver’s License, current auto liability insurance and registration, a clean driving record, and physical ability to drive to local locations throughout Arkansas.