What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Toddler Teacher position at Discovery Point - Mooresville?
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Description: Lead Toddler Teacher
Job Summary:
Instructs children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:
- Iinstructs children in age appropriate activities according to a curriculum lesson plans that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center and Company.
- Sets up and maintains the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age appropriate learning environment.
- Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classroom, materials, and restrooms.
- Ensures classroom is clean and ready for tours at all times and makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families.
- Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.
- Recognizes and considers the background, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities.
- Teachers should keep accurate daily records of food intake, diaper changes for each toddler.
- They should record any items, such as diapers, wipes, food, and extra clothing, that are low in supply and need to be replenished by the parents. They should note any unusual behavior or symptoms of illness for the parents.
- Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Reports any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary forms.
- Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations.
- Keep clipboard with up to date attendance/face to name sheet with you at all times
- Participates with children in activities in classroom and playgrounds appropriate.
- Plans and conducts parent conferences; provides daily written feedback to parents as appropriate.
- Partners with Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information on children and their families.
- Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
- Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner.
- Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirement
- Performs other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to problem solve, manage conflict
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to balance multiple priorities.
Schedule and Benefits:
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Childcare Discounts
Qualifications & Education:
- Must be able to receive a North Carolina Childcare Background Check
- Must be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR
- Associates Degree or CDA Required
- Bachelors Degree Preferred
Salary : $18 - $20
