Health teacher job description

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
As a member of our teaching staff, you will:



Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners Implement KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child


The benefits our career professionals enjoy:



Medical, dental and vision Childcare benefit Paid time off Education assistance and reimbursement Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
Qualifications



Desired Skills and Experience:



CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain) Completed 12 core ECE Units Infant/toddler OR BA Degree in Child Development Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors Ability to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role
Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.

KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Grove Street Academy (GSA) is a school located on the Children's Home of Kingston campus in Kingston, NY. This school provides necessary educational services in both day treatment and residential students, ages 8-21, grades 4th -12th. GSA is an 853 NYSED certified school, specializing in small departmental and self-contained classes, and provides students and their families with a system of interventions and supports that are not available within the public education sectors
Retired Teacher's Welcome!!


We offer:
We are a year round program All paid school breaks plus 3 weeks of Personal Time Company paid Life insurance Company paid Defensive Driving Course Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Highest quality, low cost benefit options offered to all full time employees (1st of the month following 30 days )


Position Summary:
The Health Teacher will educate students on the importance of maintaining good physical and mental health. Some of the topics they will discuss are hygiene, sexual health, drug abuse prevention, nutrition, and physical exercise.


Develops and differentiates instructional materials to support student learning Supervises students Manages student behaviors Develops and administers health education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and utilizes appropriate equipment for subject area; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction Guides students in the selection of projects or experiments Completes and submits lesson plans using school-wide format Establishes effective classroom routines and assists in daily school operations Reviews and enacts services and accommodations as outlined by students' Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Communicates with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and residential staff as needed regarding student progress Monitors student progress and provides remediation or enrichment as appropriate Maintains accurate record of student performance Reports incidents as needed and in accordance with office protocol Participates in CSE meetings, and monitors student progress toward IEP goals Completes required documentation as required by administration, including treatment team forms and BIP progress monitoring notes Performs other duties as assigned by administration such as breakfast duty, bus duty, and ISS duty Implements Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques effectively and consistently Participates and promotes the school's Positive Behavior Interventions Supports (PBIS) program Attends all trainings and meetings as required by administration



Essential Skills and Experience:


Ability to speak, read, and writes English fluently, which allows full communication with agency staff and 3rd Ability to perform highly exacting work, complex in nature, and to exercise sound judgment. Ability to evaluate facts, interprets results, and makes recommendations. Ability to use sound judgment while following agency policies, practices and procedures. Possess a valid driver license with a driving record acceptable to CHK's insurance carrier and possess the ability to drive agency vehicles to other agency sites and places for training purposes.


Education, Training and Experience:


Current NYS Certification in Education Required NYS Certification Special Education Preferred Experience working with students with various cultural backgrounds



Physical Demands and Work Environment:


Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom Must be able to list up to 45 pounds at a time Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day


Children's Home of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Principal, teach content and skills in Identity Health utilizing California State Standards. DUTIES - E=Essential Duties Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students and accommodates circumstances where a variety of projects are being worked on simultaneously E; establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips E; communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress E; participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities E other responsibilities as detailed in the Albany Teacher Job Description E; other duties as assigned E; selects books and instructional aids to achieve instructional goals and behavioral objectives E; adapts material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils E; participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school and on the district level E; Requirements: 1. Ability to work cooperatively 2. Knowledge of District adopted Health Science curriculum 3. Current California Single Subject Health Science Teaching Credential, or combined with another California Single Subject Credential along with Health Science Single Subject Credential. 4. EL Authorization 5. Tuberculosis Clearance 6. Fingerprint Clearance
Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Principal, teach Identity Health content and skills, utilizing California State Standards. DUTIES - E=Essential Duties Selects books and instructional aids to achieve instructional goals and behavioral objectives E; Adapts material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils E; Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school and on the district level E; Other responsibilities as detailed in the Albany Teacher Job Description E; Other duties as assigned E Requirements: 1. Ability to work cooperatively 2. Knowledge of District adopted Identity health curriculum 3. Current Valid California Driver's License 4. Current California Single Subject Health ScienceTeaching Credential

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Interest 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Resume Copy of Credential

* Credential Copy (Copy of Credential)
* Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
* Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters of Recommendation)
* Resume

Letter of Interest 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Resume Copy of Credential

* Credential Copy (Copy of Credential)
* Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
* Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters of Recommendation)
* Resume

Comments and Other Information

100% of Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits paid by District up to Kaiser Family ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.