Earlychildhood Teacher 2008

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE:

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Location:

Queen’s High Preschool

Salary:

Salary and conditions based on Consenting Parties contract with special conditions as set out by Queen’s High Preschool Committee of Management.

Qualifications

Minimum standards  Dip Tchg (ECE) / Teacher in Training Current First Aid Certificate communication with parents shall be through the supervisor. Registered or Provisional Teacher

Directly responsible to: Supervisor - or in their absence the Assistant Supervisor. Responsible for:

In conjunction with the Supervisor Providing a quality early childhood education and care programme for children of mixed ages attending the centre. Ensuring that this programme meets the holistic well being of the children and their families using the centre.

Functional Relationships: with Supervisor  Assistant Supervisor, team members and visiting students. Members of the Management Committee. Education, health and specialist support personnel visiting the centre. Community Early Childhood services and other relative organisations. Key Tasks:

Job Des Teacher August 2008

In conjunction with Assistant Supervisor to: Plan, implement and evaluate a quality education programme based on Te Whariki, New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum.

Establish effective working relationships with centre staff, parents and children and liaise with the education and early childhood community. Be responsible for planning for individual children and the group assigned to each teacher; evaluation of plans and development of profiles. Planning time is given to each teacher. Be accountable for negotiated tasks as requested by supervisor. Maintenance of petty cash system. The Teacher Will Have: A commitment to quality early childhood education for all children. A commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and the implications of this in their work at the centre. An understanding of equity issues. A responsibility to read, understand and implement the charter DOPS, minimum standards and childcare regulations – Policies and Procedures, Philosophy and Health, Safety and Environment Policy. The ability to relate to children and adults in a responsible and flexible manner. Positive behaviour management techniques. Recognition of parents as partners in caring for children. Competency with Te Whariki as a working document. The ability to work as a team member. A commitment to ongoing learning. To be reliable, punctual at all times. To attend staff meetings. To implement the list of duties as set by the supervisor. Links to Legislation Partnership and consultation Education Act S312 (3) (a) D.O.P. 6,8,9,10(b)(c)11,12 Personnel and staffing and Professional Development D.O.P. 11 (a,b) Staff Health Reg 29 Non smoking Reg 29 (4) Smoke free Environments Act 1990 Exclusions of sick/infectious children Reg 28 Relationships with National Assn. & Agencies Risk Management Policy Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Confidentiality of records Privacy Act 1993 Evacuation Reg 23/Reg 24 (3) Immunisation Certificate Health Regulations (Immunisation) Job Des Teacher August 2008

Supervision of sleeping children Reg 21/4 Administering of First Aid Reg 25 Te Whariki Well Being, Belonging, Communication.  Te Whariki Well Being, Belonging, Communication, Contribution and Exploration. Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1998

Job Des Teacher August 2008