Learning Director Jobs in Bloomfield, IN (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY: To assist preschool leads or special education teachers in the implementation of instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

EDUCATION/LICENSE/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Possess computer skills in Word, Spreadsheets, and Data Entry.
• CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood education or related field preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Under supervision of an assigned teacher and preschool director, assist in managing behavior and procedures that are conducive for learning (classroom, halls, restrooms, recess, lunch, etc.).

2. Under supervision of an assigned teacher or lead, assist in planning and directing learning activities.

3. Under supervision of an assigned teacher or lead, assist in working with small groups of learners, in order to meet educational needs of students.

4. Assist in meeting the physical needs of students (e.g, assisting in meeting the needs of physically challenged students, assisting with toileting or diaper changing, feeding, personal care tasks, etc.).

5. Under the supervision of an assigned teacher or lead, assist in the management and organizational requirements of instruction (running off materials, setting up materials for group work, etc.).

6. Participate in in-service training programs designed to upgrade knowledge and skills that will assist in meeting the educational, physical, social, or emotional needs of students.

7. Have the content skills needed to successfully be able to assist an assigned teacher or lead in meeting the academic needs of students.

8. Be able to effectively work with assigned teachers, parents, and students in order to meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of students.

9. Ensure children are adequately supervised at all times and proper ratios are maintained.

10.And any other duties as deemed necessary by their supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general counseling periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts appropriate to the duties assigned. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to use appropriate language and accompanying techniques with young children on one-to-one basis as well as in groups.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. The employee must

be able to safely lift a young child as needed.The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned to this position.