Teacher (Stillwater, OK)

Teacher

This is a 9.5 month appointment with the following responsibilities A. PreK K Classroom instruction 1. Demonstrate best practices in a model early childhood education learning environment that meets the social emotional and physical needs of each child 2. Record and organize observation and assessment documentation of child growth and development and establish individual and group goals with parent input 3. Prepare and implement a developmentally and individually appropriate integrated curriculum based on individual and group interests and goals 4. Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management 5. Use a variety of strategies to collaborate with parents in their children s education including but not limited to semi-annual parent-teacher conferences documentation boards child portfolios parent events committees newsletters and daily interactions 6. Adhere to the Oklahoma state requirements for preschool and pre-kindergarten programs and the standards of developmentally appropriate practices established by NAEYC. B. HDFS ECE Program responsibilities 1. Establish and maintain meaningful partnerships with colleagues university faculty and students and the community 2. Coach and mentor ECE pre-service teachers provide verbal and written feedback as needed 3. Work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment 4. Supervise substitute teachers and student workers as assigned. C. Additional responsibilities 1. Maintain First Aid and CPR certification and a safe and healthy classroom 2. Demonstrate continuous professional growth by attending or conducting teacher training events maintaining membership in a professional association and reading and studying relevant materials 3. Attend CDL staff meetings help plan and participate in parent activities fundraising events work days and other special activities 4. Organize and care for learning materials and equipment in the classroom and storage areas indoors and outdoors 5. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education and 3 years experience in an early childhood setting. Oklahoma teaching certificate for Early Childhood Education. Knowledge and Skills required 1. Knowledge of child growth and development theories of learning effective learning environments and appropriate teaching strategies 2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal 3. Ability to assess the effectiveness of instructional strategies and learning environments 4. Ability to give receive and reflect on constructive feedback 5. Team building skills 6. Time management and organizational skills 7. Flexibility and a sense of humor. For consideration apply online at hr.okstate.edu employment-opportunities. For assistance with the on-line application process or to request an accommodation to enable application contact OSU Human Resources 106 Whitehurst Stillwater OK 74078 or call 405-744-7401. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus. Go to hr.okstate.edu employment-opportunities complete an application or update submit your previously prepared application. Only applicants submitting an application via hr.okstate.edu employment-opportunities will be considered.