Job Summary:

The Teacher is responsible for curriculum implementation, classroom management, and achieving Learning Care Group’s safety vision of “No One Gets Hurt.” The Teacher promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the school’s staff to create an environment of learning and keeps parents informed of the progress of their child.

Job Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Assists the Lead Teacher with the implementation of the Company-provided curriculum, which includes communicating and interpreting, both verbally and in writing, instruction in ten learning domains, by preparing written, age-appropriate lesson plans on a weekly basis.

2. Assists the Lead Teacher with the development of each weekly, age-appropriate lesson plan tailored to the different learning levels of each child by visually observing the development of each child; listening to the verbal feedback from each child during classroom activities; and critically measure how to formally and informally assess for learning.

3. Interacts with children and models socially-appropriate behavior on the playground and in the classroom by developing and participating in physical activities that require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting to engage each child.

4. Assists the Lead Teacher in conducting regular a) classroom observations and b) formal and informal assessments that reflect the age-appropriate interests of children in the Lead Teacher’s classroom.

5. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment by a) adhering to all Company procedures related to injuries and accidents and b) verbally communicating to students, staff, and/or the Director regarding potential hazards or injuries; c) visually performing safety checklists as assigned; and d) visually ensuring Face-to-Name is completed and utilized.

6. Communicates, both verbally or in writing, suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agencies or child abuse hotlines as required by law.

7. Employs the regular use of digital technology in the classroom, including the effective use of BrightWheel and Face-to-Name, which requires the ability to visually identify students.

8. Teacher, provides daily, written and oral feedback to parents regarding the social and intellectual development of their child and conducts face-to-face conferences with parents twice yearly.

9. Attends, in-person, all staff training sessions and meetings at the direction of the school director. Will be on one weekend day a month.

10. Treats each child with respect and dignity by recognizing and considering the unique background of each child, including children with disabilities, special talents and interest, style and pace of learning.

11. Creates and maintains an intellectually stimulating and age-appropriate classroom environment through creative means, including the display of student artwork and crafts and other documentation of learning; arranging bulletin boards; and employing digital technology.

12. Regularly opens and closes the assigned classroom in the morning and evening and conducts daily attendance visually and in writing.

13. Cleans the classroom by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning the restroom, sanitizing toys and surfaces, and disposing of trash.

14. Helps with meal and snack preparation, feeding children, and modeling table manners by sitting with the children at family style meals.

15. Enters assessment data twice monthly by typing or writing the data into the school database.

Essential Functions of the Teacher: The job duties, tasks and responsibilities numbered 1 through 12 are designated essential functions for the Teacher position. The other listed job duties and responsibilities are also expected of the Teacher position. Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports. Minimum Job

Qualifications:

Must meet state licensing requirements for education.  Must meet all standards and requirements relating to education and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent.

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent  Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a licensed childcare center and the 12 early childhood education units necessary to be considered fully qualified.

Preferred: CPR and First Aid certification.

The listed job duties, tasks and responsibilities do not represent an exhaustive list. To successfully perform this job, an applicant and/or employee must be able to perform each of the listed essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person