What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher position at Nikki's Christian Daycare and Learning Center?
Job Description
A Lead or Assistant Teacher must:
Be at least 18 years of age. Have a high school degree or equivalent education. Submit to various background checks. CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire. Complete a Tuberculosis test and provide a physician’s documentation of both. Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom. Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences. Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs. Be available for full time employment and available to work as late as 6:30 pm and have dependable transportation.
REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS:
Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs. Utilize developmentally appropriate practice methods at all times. Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children while maintaining a customer service orientated and professional personality. Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Nikki's Christian Daycare and Learning Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Including, but not limited to, the following:
Be the primary caregiver for up to four children in the classroom. Engage children in all activities and play that stimulates their development. Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times. Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing). Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child/children.
Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children. Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service. Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations. Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day. Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children. Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences. Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends. Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy. Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing. Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $11.00 to $15.00 /hour
Application Questions
You have requested that really ask candidates the following questions:
- Have you completed the following level of education: High school or equivalent?
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification & First Aide (Preferred)
- CDA - Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $15