Preschool Childcare Instructor

Description

JOB TITLE: Child & Youth Services Preschool/Child Care Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Child & Youth Services

SUPERVISOR’S

TITLE:

Preschool/Child Care Manager or Child & Youth Services Assistant Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: 2 Full-time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday (7:30am-4pm)

Positions: Preschool Childcare Instructor over 3yr classroom, Preschool Childcare Instructor Floater (used in all ages) classrooms

Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and instruction for preschool and child care participants in a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment. This position supports children’s cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and self-help development through structured activities, play, daily routines, and implementation of The Creative Curriculum.

• Greet children and parents upon arrival and departure and maintain positive, professional communication with families.
• Create and maintain a safe, orderly, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that meets all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise assigned children at all times in the classroom, on the playground, during meals, and on field trips.
• Interact with children at their developmental level during indoor and outdoor activities, including floor play, group activities, and transitions.
• Use positive classroom-management techniques, including calm redirection, clear expectations, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Plan and implement daily classroom schedules, activities, and lesson plans using The Creative Curriculum.
• Lead group and individual activities that support cognitive, language, pre-writing, fine-motor, gross-motor, social-emotional, and self-help skill development.
• Balance teacher-directed and child-initiated activities while providing developmentally appropriate choices for children.
• Encourage positive nutrition, dental hygiene, health habits, and social skills during snacks and meals.
• Assist children with meals and model appropriate behavior; food may not be used as punishment or reward.
• Maintain classroom organization, including labeling materials, preparing learning areas, creating bulletin boards, and ensuring materials are ready for daily activities.
• Clean and sanitize classroom equipment and designated areas daily and assist with additional cleaning as assigned.
• Maintain the classroom, playground, supplies, and equipment; promptly report repair needs, safety concerns, and licensing violations to the supervisor.
• Maintain current classroom inventory and communicate supply and equipment needs to the supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with therapists to support implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for children with special needs.
• Complete and maintain required daily documentation, including attendance, medication records, food-program records, incident and accident reports, and other center charting.
• Report suspected child abuse through appropriate channels in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in special events, staff meetings, trainings, and other assigned center activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, the center, and Blue River Services, Inc.
• Follow all agency personnel policies, standard operating procedures, center rules, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be actively enrolled in coursework toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Previous experience working with children is helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal…