Early Childhood Teacher

The Early Childhood Teacher will lead and/or assist with materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. Hours are full-time, Monday - Friday. The Teacher must be patient and loving towards all the students, with the right attitude to lead and/or help in a classroom setting. Our staff is a positive, encouraging team that teaches through hands-on experiences that introduce a love of learning.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides and assists in classroom instruction and management.
• Leads with classroom activities and lessons.
• Works with individual students who require additional or modified instruction.
• Escorts students to other areas of the school such as the playground or other classrooms; monitor their behavior during recess and lunchtime.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, cognitive and physical needs on a daily basis.
• Implement curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for children.
• Engage daily in age-appropriate activities and play that stimulates children’s development.
• Assist/supervise children with activities of daily life (meals, restroom, hand washing, first aid, diapers, etc.).
• Appropriately supervise children in the classroom and playground keeping activities safe at all times; maintaining a proper ratio.
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children.
• Communicate with the other teacher(s) regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide excellent services.
• Maintain a professional self-image.
• Be a positive role model and a supportive partner to all the staff and children.
• Must be punctual and have minimal absences.
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
• Be able to fulfill the hours of employment.
• Have dependable transportation.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be able to adhere to the policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of classroom procedures and management.
• Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Associates degree or two years of college in early childhood education or child development highly preferred; CDA preferred
• Must pass a background check.
• Maintain 18 hours of yearly training.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to navigate all areas of the school quickly including indoor and outdoor areas.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and carry children up to 30 lbs.
• Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, in bathrooms, and in common areas.
• Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person’s health.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15