Childcare Teacher

Job Summary:

The infant, toddler, or Preschool teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care & education for the children enrolled in his/her class. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: physical care giving, developmental assessments, following an age-appropriate curricular plan, and facilitation of supportive relationships director, co-workers, parents, and students. The infant/toddler teacher is accountable for knowing state licensing requirements.

Reports to: Children's Director

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas
• Maintain regular observation and evaluation of children's development and progress as directed by administration
• Maintain portfolio for each student
• Complete monthly lesson plans and goals
• Accept and maintain responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness of the learning environment of the classroom
• Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate classroom practices that will include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of the young children
• Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and actions on a daily basis
• Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background
• Encourage children's development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking responsibility for their actions
• Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.

Special Considerations:

• Be willing to work some Saturdays when special events are scheduled.
• Be available late afternoons and evenings for regularly scheduled hours

Requirements:

• 1+ to 2 years of experience
• Age Groups: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
• High school diploma
• First Aid Training, CPR, Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development Associate (CDA) (preferred, but not required)
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills