• Provide a quality education to children enrolled at the Academy for Young Achievers (A4YA).
• Prepare weekly lesson plans, which include objectives and research-based methods that align with Creative Curriculum. Incorporating monthly themes into weekly lesson plans.
• Follow required daily classroom schedules.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children enrolled at A4YA. (a4
• Follow code of conduct, policies and procedures and local and state licensing requirements. Employees are mandated reporters.
• Perform daily health checks for each child and report any concerns, including those of child abuse or neglect, to the director, or designee.
• Complete and submit incident reports to the parents and the director or designee.
• Observe and evaluate the children, keeping detailed records and work samples.
• Data enter child information using Procare data management system.
• Complete daily paperwork such as attendance and meal count records.
• Ensure that all necessary materials and supplies are available to carry out lessons.
• Greet children and parents and, address parental concerns and/or questions.
• Conduct Parent/Teacher conferences three times per year.
• Maintain required certifications and attend trainings or special events as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment, at all times.
• Adhere to A4YA’s Code of Conduct and Policies and Procedures including being a Mandated Reporter.
• Be flexible regarding your classroom assignment and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned by A4YA Management or designee.

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Degree in Early Childhood, preferred. (Must be 21 years of age to work with children under 2 years old.)
• Must have a passion to work with children.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug testing.
• Must have a pleasant professional demeanor, have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Must have excellent organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision, be self-disciplined and accountable.
• Must be able to lift at least fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be culturally sensitive and able to work with individuals with various backgrounds.

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