Early Childhood - Teacher

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for teaching the curriculum and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth that relate to the curriculum.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise any teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• VALID Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to sit, kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Self-Motivator and Great Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• VALID Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Years of professional child care experience.
• Valid CDA (any age group)

Benefits

SIGN on bonus after 60 days
Incentive bonus after 90 days probation completed and no employee disciplinary actions in file.
WEEKENDS off
Holiday Pay for Full Time applicants, after 1 year of work assignment
MAJOR HOLIDAYS OFF
BREAKS (fall, winter, spring) OFF