Kindergarten Teacher

Preschool, Daycare, Infant Care,
Early Childhood Education, and
Kindergarten... Founded in 1975

Ohio Department of Education Chartered School

The Kindergarten teacher is an effective decision-maker who fosters and facilitates the academic and social-emotional development of the children. The Kindergarten teacher will plan, implement and assess lessons while building a partnership with kindergarten families.

• Instruct the center's developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities on a daily basis
• Supervise and direct staff assigned to assist in the class room
• Ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children
• Maintain regular communication with parents
• Contribute to the effective operation of the overall program of the center in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Ohio Department of Education

The Kindergarten Teacher should have:

• Degree(s) in one of the following: child development, early childhood education, psychology, music, social work or special education
• A Child Development Associate credential with experience teaching in a part-day or full-day program
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Credentials that meet state requirements for education and additional center requirements may apply

• Values children
• Physically able to perform the job of lead teacher of children
• Warm and respectful attitude toward children
• Reliable
• Flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program
• Willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance
• Self awareness
• Integrity
• Unconditional Caring and Laughter
• Intuitive
• Supports the goals, objectives and philosophy of the center