· Plan and conduct an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child. This should be done based on the goals and general curriculum plan.

· Ensure that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with the good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping and transitioning between activities.

· Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures.

· Operate the classroom in compliance with all child care licensing standards, and employee and policy handbooks.

· Create an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure.

· Provide experiences that promote individual expression through conversation, play, and creativity.

· Provide a variety of language stimulation activities.

· Ensure that parents receive adequate information about their child’s experiences at the center through daily contacts and regularly scheduled parent conferences.

· Maintain written records designed to evaluate each individual child.

· Promote and nurture parent-child bonding relationships.

· Greet children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning.

· Initiate classroom activities daily (sing-a-longs, art projects, sensory exploration, outdoor stimulation).

· Display children’s creative art work on bulletin board, changing monthly (when age appropriate).

· Provide daily care individually to each child.

· Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to the Director.

· Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping physical environment clean and orderly.

· Maintain confidentiality of child and family information always.

· Inspect the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing the Director to prevent injuries.

· Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and sharing information gained through attendance at workshops and professional reading.

· Work as a member of a team to ensure continuity and a high standard of quality in all classrooms in the center.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person