EHS Teacher

WHO WE ARE: WHO WE ARE: Respond, Inc. is a charitable, not for profit 501 (c) (3) organization created by community residents to enhance and promote the economic independence and general welfare of individuals and families residing in Camden City and County. This mission is carried forth in the provision of comprehensive services in early learning centers, and programs for homeless adults. At Respond our motto is "Empowerment through Early Education".RESPOND, Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher. This position h as responsibility for classroom operation including, lesson planning, and carrying out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children, home visits, parent/teacher conference, checkpoints, observations, and supervision of classroom volunteers. This is a full time, exempt position, 8 hours shift, with 1 hour unpaid lunch.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneDuties/ResponsibilitiesResponsible for classroom operation including lesson planning, carrying out its activities, and maintaining classroom environmentTreats colleagues and students as individuals with respect and dignityPromotes and provides culturally competent client care and staff interactions that respond respectfully to the strengths and skills of diverse ethnicities and cultures, languages, socio-economic classes, disabilities, religions, genders, sexual orientation and other diversity related factors. Provides leadership to staff, and promotes a sense of agency with co-workers and staff, and communicates in ways that support agency mission and values Completes documentation and other reporting requirements Attends all required staff meetings, program and Center for Family Services activities Reviews progress in professional development and growth objectives periodically with supervisor Discusses family and staff issues, when necessary, only with designated appropriate staff. Reports any suspected child/elder abuse and neglect per New Jersey’s guidelines Conducts self as a role model in interactions with staff, colleagues and funding sources in accordance with Center for Family Services’ Code of Ethics.Required Skills/AbilitiesShows cultural awareness and has a highly functional understanding of and appreciation for developing and assessing culturally responsive services and supports for individuals and families Ability to listen to and respect others and to embrace diversity in all others Ability to form positive, healthy relationships with children and families Strong written and verbal communications skills Ability to understand and carry out written and oral direction Positive, innovative approach to problem solving Presents ideas in a clear, concise, understandable, and organized manner Negotiates, persuades, and modifies opinion in order to reach the goals/objectives of Respond, Inc. Ability to work independently and as a team member Ability to relate well with others even while working at a distance without the benefit of personal contact Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through Ability to exercise judgment and discretion Excellent time-management and general organization skills Ability to read email and respond in a professional manner Education And ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED requiredChild Development Associate (CDA) or higher required; Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferredOne (1) year experience working in a classroom settingMaintains First Aid and CPR certificationsCompensationThis is a salary position and pay is commensurate with experienceWe Offer The Following BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision Plans100% company paid medical plan for employeeGenerous Paid Time Off, and Paid HolidaysPaid December Holiday week off at end of yearMultiple Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Employer paid Life Insurance/AD&DMultiple Supplemental/Voluntary Benefits, including Aflac401 KPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom.Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.Respond, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, civil union status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.