Child Care Teacher

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience
• Associates Degree+ preferred, but minimum of a CDA and willingness to enroll in an ECE degree program is possible.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (will provide)
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Ability to lift 35lbs. or more and kneel, stand and sit as needed to interact with children

• Merit Award Bonuses
• TEACH scholarships

• PTO
• FT:
  Aflac, IRA matching, health care program
• Paid holidays and school closures
• Child care credit

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, developmental checklists and assessements, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies, STARS requirements and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Use the ECERS/ITERS to assess classroom environments.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.