What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Toddler Teacher position at Sunshine Child Development Center?
Job Description
The sun does really shine bright at Sunshine Child Development Center! Thank you for your interest in our program. We are a proud Bright Star program offering education and child early development for children six weeks to five years old as well as an out-of-school time program for children attending the North Kingstown school district. We are in search of an Infant Teacher to join our growing team!
Teacher positions are full-time, full-year Monday through Friday must be available within our hours of operation 6 AM-6PM. Full-time employees earn benefits that include:
- Health and Dental
- Paid Time Off
- Reduced Child Care Tuition
- Paid Holidays
- Great Team Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement through T.E.A.C.H RI
Responsibilities:
The Teacher is responsible for all aspects of a particular age group/classroom, including, but not limited to:
- Creating a safe and nurturing environment
- Responsible for overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of children
- Attending meetings
- Communicating positively with parents, children, and co-workers daily
- Supervise classroom staff
- Ensure equipment and facilities are clean, well maintained, and safe always
- Teachers are responsible for the supervision of children at all times by sight and sound and maintaining the correct student/teacher ratio
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary
Education Requirements:
- Associates Degree with at least 24 credits towards Early Childhood Education preferred OR a minimum of 12 college credits towards ECE or a related field.
- Knowledge of RIELDS, NAEYC, BrightStars, and DCYF regulations preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum one (1) year experience working with children in age group/classroom assigned and in a child care/early learning center
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Positive team player
- Management/leadership skills
- Ability to attend meetings/trainings after normal business hours
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to be engaged in physical exercise with children such as walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting, etc.
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Other Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
- Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check
- Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
