Joyland Child Development Center

Oklahoma Early Childhood - Teacher

Wagoner, OK Full Time Mixed / All Ages Center-based Will Support Obtaining CDA
Salary
$10 – $13/Hr
Job Type
Full Time
Role
Lead Teacher
Setting
Center-based
Credential
Will Support Obtaining CDA

About This Role

In collaboration with educational administrators and colleagues, the Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive curriculum that fosters the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of young children. This includes creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that encourages child participation, guides the growth of teacher assistants, and addresses parent and guardian concerns in a professional and considerate manner.

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

  • 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.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
  • 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 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.

Common Questions

What ECE credentials are required for this position?

None required but we will support obtaining CDA.

What does this position pay?

This Oklahoma Early Childhood - Teacher role pays $10 to $13/Hr.

Is this full-time or part-time?

This job is Full Time.

Where is Joyland Child Development Center located?

Joyland Child Development Center is located at 707 North Main Street, Wagoner, OK

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$10 – $13/Hr
Joyland Child Development Center · Wagoner, OK
Job type Full Time
Role Lead Teacher
Age group Mixed / All Ages
Posted 14 days ago
Reference # 181,586