Early Childhood - Teacher

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal 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 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

• Child Care experience is preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to pass a caregiver background check.
• Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time and be able to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

• On the Registry
• Mandated Reporter
• Abusive Head Trauma
• SIDS
• Infant/Toddler/Adult CPR/AED
• Experience in Childcare

Benefits