Teacher

Title: Teacher Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and youth development activities.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Supervise and work as a team member with an assistant teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole

· Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child

· Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning

· Prepare and Implement weekly lesson plans using Early Learning and Developmental Standards

· Coordinate appropriate educational activities such as visitors and family events

· Complete assessments of each child’s development

· Continually add to individual children’s portfolios

· Report progress of children to parents through parent-teacher conferences

· Maintain daily open communication with parents, including posting to smartcare daily

· Keep accident reports

· Maintain anecdotal and observation records

· Maintain confidentiality

· Report any suspect abuse to supervisor

· Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy

· Maintain a safe and healthy environment

· Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials

· Comply with the program’s professional development plan

· Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in Employee and Policy handbooks

· Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom

· Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.

· Meet all applicable licensing regulations

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

· Must meet State of CT requirements as childcare center worker

· Must be CPR/First Aid Certified

· Formal Education in Early Childhood Education Preferred

· Ongoing professional development in the field of child development required

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Demonstrate organizational abilities

· Ability to build rapport with families and community members

· Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.69 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• head teacher certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17