Early Childhood Preschool Teacher

First STEP Preschool Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is seeking a part-time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the ASK First STEP ( S ocialization T hrough E nriched P lay) preschool classroom at First Baptist Preschool. This position is a co-lead teacher with a First Baptist Preschool teacher. First STEP is a combined three- and four-year-old class specifically for cancer patients, survivors, and siblings. Two-thirds of childhood cancer patients and survivors experience physical, cognitive, and/or social-emotional late effects from treatment. The First STEP program helps support these unique challenges in the classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher reports to the ASK Program Manager and works closely with a First Baptist Preschool co-teacher and Director.

• Maintain a nurturing environment in which the child may grow physically, emotionally, mentally academically and socially.
• Plan & execute activities and lessons that incorporate the Virginia Early Learning & Development Standards and Virginia Foundation Blocks for Early Learning.
• Communicate lessons, activity highlights, reminders, and photos to parents.
• Become well acquainted with each child, aware of his/her needs, and knowledgeable of his/her family background and home environment.
• Determine priorities for student individualized educational needs to prepare for pre-K or kindergarten readiness.
• Initiate contact and respond to parents regarding the progress of each child through conferences, telephone calls, and emails.
• Clean classroom, equipment, and toys according to standards provided.
• Attend classes, workshops, and other training opportunities for professional growth (Ten hours per school year are required.)
• Secure and provide lesson plans for substitutes.

To be successful in this role, our Early Childhood Special Education Teacher will have:

• Knowledge of early childhood special education theory and practice.
• Ability to be organized and self-motivated while working in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse community of families.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Career Experience includes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field.
• Classroom experience with special educational needs children.

This is a Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on-site position

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer.