ELC Teacher Jackson ELC

Description

Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum i.e. Creative Curriculum according to guidelines established by YMCA Memphis and The Mid-South and TN Early Learning Standards. Incorporate YMCA Memphis and The Mid-South mission, culture, goals, value, philosophies, policies, and development of an inclusive environment. Review important decisions with his/her supervisor, and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians, children and coworkers.

Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position.

• Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children. Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.
• Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys and activities.
• Communicate directly with each child at the child's level.
• Engage and communicate constructively with individual children during activities and routines. Take every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions.
• Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.
• Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.
• Practice positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to YMCA Memphis and The Mid-South guidelines for positive discipline. Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms.

• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum i.e. Creative Curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children and goals jointly developed with parents/guardians.
• Design an environment which responds to children's individual developmental levels, physical and emotional needs and current interests by consulting appropriate industry leading resources (i.e., Environmental Checklist).
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.
• Foster positive self-concept by supporting individuality, independence, and the ability to make choices.
• Encourage creative expression.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity by providing anti-bias, non-sexist language, images, and experiences which reflect both location and global communities.
• Plan a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.
• Plan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, staff-initiated activities.
• Provide more than one option for group activity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children's interests.
• Create documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, documentation panels and/or portfolios.

• Acknowledge parents/guardians and all classroom visitors. Demonstrate a friendly, courteous and professional demeanor.
• Respond to parent/guardian comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain a primary caregiving relationship with individual children and their families which includes initial meeting with families during orientation period.
• Invite input from parents/guardians regarding their child’s development and care.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with parents/guardians daily regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care.
• Plan and facilitate in regular parent/guardian conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals for their child based on appropriate assessment tools, (i.e., developmental profiles).
• Assist in planning and attend…