HS Childcare Teacher

Description

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of a full time Childcare Teacher position at Olney Child Development Center in Olney, Texas. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, and must be willing to complete all requirements of obtaining an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential. A minimum of 1-year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks - 8 years is preferred.

Responsible to the Center Director, the Childcare Teacher is responsible for the implementation of their respective program in meeting all required regulations for providing a safe and healthy educational environment and an environment conducive to learning for both enrolled children and their families.

Position will remain open until filled.

Sign on Bonus offered!

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education requirements (any one of the following):
  • High School Diploma or its Equivalent
  • CDA Credential Preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Must embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.  Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize and meet deadlines required.
• Ability/knowledge of personal computer operations within a Windows software environment required.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse populations required.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, driving or riding in a sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at the child’s eye level (which includes floor activities) or other duties assigned. 
• The usual requirements in a classroom environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require long periods of standing or walking.
• Occasional bending or squatting required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud working in a center.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Light to normal travel – ability to travel for activities such as field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area. 
• Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.

Salary : $11 - $14