Teacher

Future Leaders of Excellence Academy (FLOE Academy)

Position Title: Teacher

Line of Authority: The Teacher is accountable to the Assistant Director and the Director.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Sets up learning centers for students, making sure that the environment is safe and setting up their classroom to reflect the lessons being taught.
• Works with the Director and/or Assistant Director to create a program that addresses the specific needs of the children assigned to the incumbents’ care. This curriculum is responsible for fulfilling the children's educational, developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs.
• Supervises assistant teachers and volunteers
• Develops both long- and short-term lesson plans based on the curriculum and philosophy of the daycare center.
• Assesses the developmental growth of the children.
• Detailed record keeping of children’s development.
• Continuous communication with parents. Providing constant feedback and up to date status reports in reference to the specific topics.
• Maintains records such as attendance, behavior, and other relevant document or information necessary.
• Reports anything out of the ordinary and or any items that poses a health and safety hazard, and relays it to the appropriate staff member. (e.g. suspicious individuals on property)
• Communicates any suspected cases of child abuse to the appropriate authorities, keeping the files/records of the reported abuse and the response of the investigator.
• Ensures enough supplies and materials needed for the classrooms are being accounted for and maintained.
• Guarantees continuous education according to FLOE Academy policies in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families, with respect for culture, diversity and ethnicity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• CDA preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to further your education in early childhood education or development.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Valid certification in CPR, pediatric, and adult first aid every two years.
• Yearly Child abuse training.
• Mandated trainings required by the FLOE Academy annually in accordance with the state regulations.
• Able to perform duties in an active environment with changes in climate and noise level.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Must be vigilant about the health and safety of the children in the classrooms.
• Ability to notice anything out of the ordinary and or any items that poses a health and safety hazard.
• Must be able to work effectively under deadlines and delegate responsibilities.
• Intermediate knowledge in MS Word and MS Excel.

Physical Requirements: (To be met with or without accommodation)

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand up to 10 hours a day
• Good manual dexterity
• Great Hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to bend, twist and turn
• Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.16 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15