What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher position at Little Lambs Learning Center?
Job Description: Little Lambs Learning Center is currently hiring for full-time Early Childhood Teacher position. The position is a floating position working with ages 1- 6 years old. Position would cover for staff absences and provide staff breaks during the day. We are a Christian, private preschool and childcare center, caring for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.
ECE Teacher responsibilities include:
- an ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers, and administrators
- Handles routine situations with good judgment, flexibility and good humor
- Ensure the health and safety of all students at all times
- Maintain a peaceful, calm demeanor at all times
- Establishes and maintains a friendly, supportive rapport with the parents
- Maintain positive, open communication with families and providing a daily report of their child's day
- Maintain constant supervision of all children assigned to their care
- Maintain a clean and orderly classroom environment
- Works in harmony with other staff and shows enthusiasm toward the job; is a team player
- Facilitate children’s exploration and discovery of knowledge with classroom materials.
- Supports and implements the educational program in both classroom activities and routines
- Exhibit professionalism in attendance, dress, demeanor and policies
- Provides a positive, loving and nurturing environment for the children
- As a childcare provider, you are required, and will be trained, to be a mandatory reporter of child abuse or neglect. You are expected to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect and immediately report any suspicions or concerns to the appropriate authorities as mandated by state law.
- Lead by example and serve as a good role model to children.
- Maintain an organized classroom and outside play area.
Requirements:
- be Early Childhood Teacher certified (if unsure about qualification status please submit resume and Director will verify certification status)
- patience and a love for working with young children
- communicates well with co-workers and families
- previous experience working with young children preferred
- must pass a background check
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement for those seeking a Teaching or Director's certificate in Early Childhood Education (full-time employees only)
- starting 2 weeks annual PTO
- Paid Holidays Off
- Child Care Benefits - employees child receives FREE childcare up to 2 children (full-time employees only)
- Paid membership to Appleton Clinics for employee and 2 children (full-time employees only)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17