Staff Position Description Position Title : L2 Learning Center Teacher Position Code : ChildCaL2-8220 Department : Little Minnows Learning Center Safety Sensitive : Yes Reports to : Manager / Learning Center Lead Exempt Status : No Position Purpose : All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Assist the Learning Center Lead Teacher with activities and maintain the environment of a designated classroom area at the Little Minnows Learning Center.

Key Responsibilities (List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position) The Learning Center Teacher assists with planning and implementing the daily learning activities of a designated group of children, helping with evaluating children’s progress and maintaining on-going communication with parents and ensuring a safe, attractive learning environment for children in the program.

• Actions demonstrate compassion and concern for right to privacy for all internal and external customers; main tains strict confidentiality of information pertaining to those customers;
• deals with our customers in a professional and caring manner; cooperates with co-workers and other hospital staff to meet customer’s needs;

and listens attentively to concerns and responds by following a positive approach to problem solving.

May be required to fill in when the Learning Center Lead Teacher is absent. General Responsibilities : · Assists in planning, conducting, and evaluating a daily program appropriate to age group served, intended to provide developmentally appropriate activities, and learning experiences for children.

Keep informed and abreast of research and new developments in Early Childhood. · Assists in supervising and evaluating children according to Little Minnows Learning Center’s standards.

Works with team teachers to formulate a weekly written curriculum plan.

Prepares monthly theme calendars with team teachers.

Assists in supervising and participating in daily activities of designated classroom. · Provides frequent, positive, and warm interactions with children.

Utilizes positive discipline techniques (including redirection, positive reinforcement, offering choices, and setting limits, as age appropriate), which promote self-esteem, self-control, problem solving, empathy and respect for others.

Contributes knowledge and participates in discussion during meetings and in-services.

Participates in center activities / special events. · Annually completes 18 hours of additional training in early childhood education or completes 3 to 6 college credits of additional training in ECE as approved by the department and meets requirements for continuing education and in-service stipulated by state licensing.

Children / Program Activity : · Works with Learning Center Lead Teacher to ensure that developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive activities are well implemented.

Curriculum is based upon current and best practices in early childhood programs. · Maintains effective parent relations by daily communication and ongoing documentation about the child’s development and adjustment in the program.

Provides opportunities for periodic formal conferences, at least semi-annually.

Seeks parental feedback with formal parent surveys on an annual basis. Qualifications (Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.

Education : High School diploma or GED equivalent Continuing Education Requirement : · Annually completes 18 hours of additional training in early childhood education and completes at least 6 of the 18 hours in the designated age group assigned.

Must meet the requirements for continuing education and in-service stipulated by state licensing. Certification · Basic First Aid and CPR (Child and Infant) Heartsaver certification or BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross · Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Licensure : N / A Experience : Minimum of two years’ experience assisting another teacher in an early childcare center, an appropriate combination of education and experience deemed equivalent by the Learning Center Director.

Skills / Knowledge : · General knowledge of all state codes that regulate childcare centers, including the Arizona State Licensing Regulations.

A genuine concern for the happiness, safety, and well-being of children · Ability to relate to staff and parents with good communication skills · Motivation to continually enhance the environment of the Learning Center · Good independent decision-making skills · Ability to relate to children in a positive manner.

Preferences (Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e.

multi-lingual, master’s degree)) Education : An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development, or closely related field;

or credentialing through one of the following : N.A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P., or C.P.C.; or have at least or 20 credits in ECE.

Special Position Requirements (Optional section : any travel, security, risk, hazard, or related special conditions which apply to the position) Exposure Categories : Category II : Expected duties have routine potential for exposure body fluids.

Work Requirements (Optional section : work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job) · Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, 25-50 times per shift · Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day; reach, bend at the waist, crawl, twist, balance, and bend at the knees, all in the process of carrying out activities and providing custodial care for young children.
• Must have the physical stamina to spend 9 hours per shift providing activities and care of young children. · Must be able to maintain concentration, focusing on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be skilled at negotiation and de-escalation tactics. · Must have visual acuity for close supervision for groups of children.
• Requires good independent decision-making skills. Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised : 2 / 2019; 1 / 20 / 2023

Last updated : 2024-06-22