Early Childhood Educator

About the Employer

Instructional Design and Delivery

Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s)/course(s) assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students' needs.

Classroom Management

Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.

Student Engagement and Achievement

Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.

Assessment and Evaluation

Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.

Communication with Parents and Colleagues

Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.

Health and Safety

Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

Record Keeping and Confidentiality

Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, and data.

Communication

Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge

Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making

Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.

Project Management

Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and, on budget. Manages project team activities.

Planning and Organization

Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Certifications and Licenses

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education Required.

Language Skills

Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical Skills

Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Physical Activities

Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands

Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities

Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions

Noise intensity: 3, moderate.