What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Afternoon Toddler Teacher position at Hope Community Child Development Center?
Job description
We are looking for a qualified Part-Time Toddler Teacher. This teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and toddler educational methods, as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. We provide care for children 6 weeks to 4 years old, from 7 AM - 6 PM. This position is open to teachers interested in working from 2 PM-6 PM daily.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for toddlers and/or preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Excellent understanding of the principles of early childhood development
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR
- Comply with all DHR regulations and standards
- Must be at least 19 years old
Job Types: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Birmingham, AL 35213 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Birmingham, AL 35213: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $13