What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler/Pre-K Teacher position at Oak Park Early Learning Academy?
Job Summary
Oak Park Early Learning Academy is a registered childcare ministry that provides quality childcare services to Richmond, Indiana. Oak Park Early Learning Academy's misson statement is to provide a fun, nurturing and secure environment that builds every child's emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills, preparing them with the skills needed for long-term success in school and in life.
Our goal is to infuse within children a lifetime love of learning, guiding them to both value and take responsibility for their own education. The foundational years of infancy through preschool are critical in shaping children's future as successful citizens in today's world.
Oak Park Early Learning Academy is currently looking for candidates that have experience in early childhood education.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Demonstrates compliance with the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, Family and Social Services Administration registered childcare ministry requirements.
- Demonstrates an understanding of infant, toddler and preschool growth development and applies this knowledge to practice.
- Develops weekly developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align to the Indiana Department of Education's Foundations, and include whole class, small group and one-on-one learning opportunities across all domains.
- Records and reports the necessary data to track and monitor each infant, toddler, and preschooler’s developmental progress and daily activities.
- Works cooperatively with parents and identifies resources to coordinate goals and activities that meet the plans set for children.
- Assists/participates during mealtime activities; assists and provides nutritional education.
- Demonstrates and develops daily lessons as pertaining to moral and character development.
- Attends parent meetings, as assigned by the center supervisor, assisting with the planning and implementation of the meeting and any other related parent activities.
- Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family.
- Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the develop of self-esteem and self-discipline.
- Participate in staff meetings, center activities, and staff development;
- Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment;
- Completes light housekeeping and sterilization duties within assigned classroom on a daily basis.
- Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
Work Location: In person
