Preschool early childcare/teachers

Purpose: Growing Smart is looking for care-givers/teachers to perform all tasks according to its policies and procedures and child care regulatory agencies. To provide a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time in appropriate attire
• Be familiar with and stay current on state childcare regulations, local and federal regulatory agencies, center's policies and procedures
• Comply with federally mandated universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures
• Direct all questions about the center concerning policy and procedures, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to the Director
• Know the procedures for fire and weather related emergencies
• Be aware of children with allergies
• Know child/staff ratio for your group of children
• Greet each child and parent as they enter the classroom
• Establish and maintain good communication with parents
• Begin a Daily Report for each child as they arrive
• Check all belongings of each child to ensure they are labeled with the child's first and last name
• Direct parents to front desk if medication is to be administered
• Report and document any unusual behavior to the Director or Assistant Director
• Request supplies needed for your class 7 days in advance
• Keep decorations in your classroom up to date. Display children's work at children's eye level
• Follow daily schedule for meal, snacks, and outside play time
• Be knowledgeable of playground safety
• Supervise and interact with your class when in the café or on the playground

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Meet the minimum requirements set by the state child care regulatory agency for the position of Preschool Teacher
• Demonstrate the following qualities: self-motivation, self-direction, patience, ability to make good judgments, creativity, reliability, and dependability
• Provide all medical records, abuse clearance, criminal records check, fingerprint clearance, high school diploma, training certificates, and any other forms or information required by the child care regulatory agency or this school
• Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. Have the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds; have use of arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job including evacuation of the building during emergencies
• Demonstrate the ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved and to respond immediately to any emergency situation
• Be willing to participate in continuing education as required by the child care regulatory agency
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid Training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• room managment: 1 year (Required)
• licensed child care center: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $16