What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool and Pre-K Teachers position at Small Steps - Big Strides Childcare?
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Job Summary & Purpose
- Teaches group of young children in preschool or day care center.
- Designs activities to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.
- Provide warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where the emotional, social, physical and cognitive aspects of development are enhanced and individuality respected.
General Accountabilities
- Plans lessons and learning opportunities appropriate to the developmental level and individual needs of each child.
- Teaches children according to approved instructional programs at rate and level expected with progress of each child.
- Evaluates children, maintaining anecdotal and developmental records for each assigned child.
- Treat each child with dignity and respect. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child and show as much individual attention as possible to each child.
- Observe, record and report significant individual and group behavior.
- Supervise (sight and hearing) and interact with the children in all areas and at all times (outdoors, meals, field trips, early morning, etc.).
- Be responsible for all mealtime activities of the group. Serve children family style, when appropriate, and sit and eat with them during the meal. Complete necessary CACFP paperwork during mealtimes.
- Use appropriate and positive discipline and train assistants so the discipline is consistent.
- Meets with parents to discuss child’s progress and to provide counsel or advice as appropriate.
- Maintains a suitable learning environment, which includes a warm and safe environment that is kept neat and orderly at all times.
- Encourages critical thinking through use of stimulating questions and ideas.
- Uses a variety of methods and materials.
- Participates in staff development activities, parent education and parent involvement activities.
- Contribute to and follow through on own Professional Development Plan.
- Be familiar with and adhere to Small Steps – Big Strides’ policies and procedures and the ODJFS Childcare licensing rules.
- Assist in the evacuation of the building in an emergency and be able to respond immediately to any emergency situation.
- Help others maintain a high degree of professionalism toward the program, the children, the parents and the staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $16
