What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Co Teacher position at Little Explorers Early Learning Academy?
Little Explorers Early Learning Academy ~ Blazing the Path Toward a Brighter Tomorrow
Do you want to go to work knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of children and families every day? Do you want your work to mean something? At Little Explorers we aren't afraid to DREAM BIG! We KNOW that is our responsibility and privilege to make the world a better place, one child at a time.
Our goal is to help children develop into their best selves, young individuals who are well-rounded, kind, independent thinkers with the ability and the drive to make the world a better place. We create a secure, engaging, and enjoyable environment that promotes learning through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. Children thrive in a warm, comforting, home-away-from home environment where they can feel comfortable being themselves and taking on new challenges.
Having the opportunity to be a part of that joy, learning, growth, and development is not just a job - it’s a calling! People who are looking for an easy job to clock in, clock out, and collect a paycheck need not apply. People who feel compelled to do something meaningful and are willing to put in the work to create change are encouraged to apply!
*Our Little Explorers children are so excited to learn new things and take pride in each new accomplishment. Members of the Little Explorers team take joy in each child’s new discoveries as well!
Come experience the Little Explorers Difference!
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Our teachers and caregivers are an integral part of our team and work together as a cohesive group to maintain the mission, vision and values of Little Explorers Early Learning Academy. The teachers work in the child care facility on a regular basis, working with the rest of the team to engage and interact with the children throughout the day, provide the highest quality of care and education to each and every child that comes through our doors, promote independence and self-efficacy, maintain a safe and clean facility, prepare and serve meals and snacks, participate in diaper changing and potty-training, help maintain child records, and communicate clearly and openly with parents.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the health & safety of all children at all times
- Implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum across all domains of early learning
- Plan out daily activities and submit completed lesson plans to the office
- Provide a well rounded and developmentally appropriate early childhood education to all children in the classroom
- Supervise children at all times, make sure each child is receiving adequate care, and make sure each child is making progress in learning
- Fills out daily sheets Update Brightwheel to keep parents informed of what their child is doing throughout the day
- Communicate regularly, honestly, and productively with parents
- Maintain records of children’s attendance and supervision throughout the day (*Brightwheel Name-to-Face)
- Maintain a record of student work and classroom observations in portfolio form
- Complete developmental assessments tri-annually and discuss child progress with parents
- Ensure the classroom is safe and clean
- Work as part of a cohesive team, offering guidance and training for your areas of strength and accepting guidance and training from management and peers - be willing to learn and grow
- Create and maintain a classroom environment that allows for children to be safe, happy, and healthy
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Good character and integrity
- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
- Sufficient knowledge, intelligence, stability, energy, and maturity to work in a childcare setting
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Reliable, punctual, and able to provide the consistency that young children so very much need
- Able to adjust schedules accordingly to adapt to the changing needs of the center
- CPR / First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Speak, read, and write fluently in English
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the position, including the ability to kneel, stoop, sit on the floor, stand for a long time, work indoors and outdoors, and demonstrate and engage in activities like jumping, dancing, walking, running, and lifting at least 40 pounds
Strongly Preferred:
- College Education
- Teacher Certification and/or CDA
- Relevant Experience
Salary : $14 - $19
