Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator

Position Type:

Day Care Program/Early Childhood Educator

Date Posted:

1/13/2025

Location:

Linsday

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Starting at: $13.37/hr

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To successfully provide children with a nurturing, safe and healthy environment while educating staff and parents through the developmental milestones.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Knowledgeable in the Developmental Milestones from 3.5 years through 6 years

* Knowledgeable in the Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Standards

* Staff inform the office when supplies are needed for: art, sensory, gloves, wipes and cleaning supplies.

* Oversee the day to day operations of the classroom.

* Communicate with all parents on the development of their child.

* Makes sure the room is equipped with age-appropriate equipment and organized for a quality child development program.

* Develops weekly lesson plans, which are age-appropriate, including: sensory, stories and music, art, science, math, small and large motor stimulating learning in developmental areas, physical, social, emotional and intellectual.

* Posts any allergies

* Oversee all caregivers and is responsible for making sure the best interests of all the children are being met.

* Follows the Bay City Public Schools Early Childhood Centers Employee Handbook.

* Follows all Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers through the State of Michigan Department of Human Services.

* Knowledgeable in the Bay City Public Schools Early Childhood Centers Program Guide and Health Policies and Procedures and is able to share the information with parents and staff.

* Have current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

* Follow the proper OSHA procedures for blood-borne pathogens including diaper procedures.

* Participate in mandatory continuing education staff meetings so to improve and expand on their knowledge.

* Staff have knowledge of all emergency procedures and practice them routinely.

* Arrive to work on time, organized, prepared and ready to meet the children's needs.

* Staff limit their conversations to child friendly, respectful conversations

* Staff maintains professional attitudes in their demeanor and in their personal relationships while on the job.

* Staff contributes to joint responsibilities.

* Staff is patient with children, interacting in a positive manner at the children's level while engaging in play.

* Staff greets parents, children, visitors and other staff in a friendly and pleasant manner. Note any pertinent information or instructions.

* Staff keeps an open communication with the parents that builds mutual understanding and greater consistency for children.

* Staff maintains constant communication with the Facilitator/Early Childhood Director/Assistant Early Childhood Facilitator to keep her informed of daily occurrences.

* Staff shares ideas and accepts suggestion to help contribute to the total program.

* Staff consistently respond to children's needs and comfort, thus enabling the children to develop trust.

* Children are praised for their accomplishments and helped to feel increasingly competent.

* Staff respect children's curiosity about each other. At the same time, adults help to ensure that children treat each other gently.

* Staff model language through communication, singing and reading books.

* Staff encourage brain development through touch, sound, movement, sensory exploration, and visual experiences.

* Staff view each child as a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of growth and development. Each individual need will be incorporated into the daily routine.

* Have an overall awareness of what all children in the classroom are doing at any given time

* Educate your staff on weekly lesson plans, which are age-appropriate, including: sensory, stories and music, art, science, math, writing, small and large motor.

* Assist with keeping the room clean and orderly.

* After meals, all chairs are washed with the three step cleaning process. Floors are to be swept after each meal.

* Staff enjoy working with children.

DEMENSIONS OF POSITION

To supervise children and personnel assigned to the Preschool room under the guidance of the Center Administrator.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Meet the minimum requirements as stated by the State of Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing; licensing rules for Lead Caregiver.

* Must be 19 years of age

* Have a high school diploma or GED

* Meet the education requirements for Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers

* Be of responsible character and suitable to meet the needs of children.

* Have a current physical and TB

* Have a love for…