Ones Teacher

Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meets education criteria required by the state
• 24 units of ECE or CDA preferred

Key Competencies:

• Creativity
• Learning on the Fly
• Planning 
• Patience
• Approachability
• Customer Focus
• Compassion
• Informing
• Listening
• Integrity and Trust

General Responsibilities:

• Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs, provides customer service and build trust
• Comply with BK and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children
• Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter
• Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Arrive to the workplace regularly and on time, follows appropriate call in procedures and is dependable overall
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to BK and other licensing or regulation requirements
• Assist and accept responsibilities in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
• Use time wisely and take initiative when appropriate
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, Teacher  in Service Training Days, center events, and parent/customer meetings as required
• Adhere to and act in line with company mission and values at all times
• Provide appropriate role modeling to fellow staff members
• Greet children and parents at drop off and pick up
• Be a supportive and contributing member of the team 
• Demonstrate knowledge of BK’s philosophy and curriculum expectations
• Maintain accreditation standards and licensing regulations at all times
• Consistently demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Follow the dress code as stated in the Employee Manual

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Practical knowledge of early childhood care and education
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Implement effective customer service for children and families
• Understanding of BK policies and governmental regulations regarding the care of children
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum

Program Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement curriculum and program materials consistently and appropriately
• Plan a schedule that incorporates a balance of indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, individual/group and child initiated/staff initiated activities
• Maintain positive learning environments
• Assist in child evaluations and parent conferences
• Assist with annual portfolios for children
• Seek assistance and support when necessary and provides assistance and support when necessary 
• Proactive in implementing best practices to the program 
• Engage in professional development

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Insure that classroom is safe at all times; conducting appropriate safety checks when needed 
• Maintain and insure appropriate head count of all children at all times
• Maintain ratio at all times; children should always be in line of sight
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and seek additional responsibility when appropriate
• Insure that classroom set up allows for ease of supervision and makes appropriate changes when necessary
• Perform appropriate housekeeping activities that will insure health and safety to children (ex: wiping spills, clearing debris, etc.), as well as general cleanliness and orderliness in your classroom
• Wipe children’s faces and noses to keep a hygienic environment
• Observe & ensure that all children wash their hands after using the bathroom  

Team and Family Interactions:

• Approach issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts
• Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner
• Share ideas and information; research appropriate information
• Emphasize the positive, communicate concerns in a timely fashion
• Viewed as a team player and act as a role model to team members
• Focus on solving problems and think out ideas that may be best for children and families
• Support decisions and acts as a resource to others
• Is collaborative and inclusive when faced with issues that arise with children and families
• Genuinely cares about and relates to all kinds of people constructively
• May be called upon for off-site activities related to team building with co-workers
• BK Dress code is business casual, but may be asked to wear outfits that are “dressier” for parental events or costumes for children focused events. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed in the community on field trips.

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and stand for up to 95% of the day
• Assume posture at low levels, stoop, sit on floor and bend down numerous times per day
• Agility to move from seated to standing position quickly to respond to children’s needs
• Perform all activities with children for prolonged periods such as dancing, jumping, running, and walking
• Can perform all duties both indoors and outdoors
• Possess acceptable hearing and vision capabilities in order to monitor the well being of children
• Work hours may vary to accommodate needs of children and families  

Salary : $15 - $18