3-4 year old Educator

What You'll Do

General Responsibilities

The duties of the Educator include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Is responsible for the day-to-day operations of his/her classroom and for following the guidelines of the overall program.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following safety rules and proper procedures associated with the job; and,  supervises and ensures the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Plans, implements and directs classroom activities which assist children in the development of age-appropriate skills, interests, and abilities.
• Utilizes active teaching strategies which incorporate problem solving, critical thinking,  “leading edge” techniques and technology strategies, etc.
• Adapts and modifies curriculum/instruction based on individual needs of children.
• Prepares a monthly calendar for planning purposes and for distribution to parents; includes a brief overview of themes and events for the month.  (Seeks approval from director before distributing.)
• Reflects excellent organizational skills throughout all facets of the program.
• Supervises activities such as field trips, group discussions, and classroom activities to stimulate children’s interests and broaden their understanding of their physical and social environment.
• Maintains effective, positive, and developmentally-appropriate student management techniques in all settings.
• Supervises/leads/trains all personnel working within the classroom; Teacher Assistants/volunteers, etc.
• Collects student work samples throughout the year and uses them as a portfolio for conferences.
• Develops and maintains positive lines of communication with parents, including systematic methods and two-way options.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences at least twice a year (flexible times); advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to employee, student, parent(s) information;
• Maintains an organized, attractive classroom that is inviting, bright, colorful, and interesting; displays student work effectively.
• Keeps the classroom, closets, storage areas and bathrooms clean, neat, and tidy.
• Sanitizes toys and equipment daily.
• Responds to emergency situations and safety concerns as necessary and directs appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Accurately maintains/prepares, in a timely manner, all student records/reports/data required by the licensure, program and Board requirements.
• Is prompt and regular in attendance.
• Works closely with other lead teachers, assistant teachers, other staff, and parents to ensure a safe, loving, Christian environment for all children in the program.
• Participates in the required number of hours of annual in-service training in child development, early childhood education, health/safety or related field.
• Dresses appropriately for working professionally and safely with young children.
• Maintains a high level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Meets at least one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Associate degree in related field
• Two years of college training in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of one year of verifiable full-day experience in a group setting (unrelated children)
• Current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) with a minimum of two years verifiable experience in a group setting (unrelated children).
• Five or more years of relevant experience and willing to pursue higher education (completing at least a CDA or Technical Certificate in Early Childhood within the first 2 years of employment) 

Medical Requirements

   Written documentation of a satisfactory medical exam

   Verification from the doctor that the individual possesses the physical capabilities to lift

   small children (25-35 pounds) and the ability to participate in ground level/floor activities 

   with the children.

Additional Requirements

   Fingerprinting and a background check, mandatory for all new employees, prior to 

           beginning work.

   Current standard First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification

   Instruction in all mandatory DHS training, detailed in its Training Rules (p. 27)

Benefits

• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule