Educator-Nanny's

Position: EDUCATOR-NANNY'S
Overview

Educator, Nanny's

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shifts

Fort Sanders West Overview:

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Position Summary:

Provides developmentally appropriate educational opportunities for the children in the classroom. Education activities should be developed to prepare children for next classroom.

Responsibilities

* Plans, implements, and evaluates the curriculum of Nanny's Edu-Care Center for the age group assigned.

* Implements the personal safety program required by the state of Tennessee for the children that are three years old and older.

* Works as a team player with other Educators and administration.

* Exhibits professional behavior; i.e., communication supportive of Nanny's programming, staff, and administration; coaching staff toward achieving performance expectations; following established conflict resolution process; and pursuit of professional development.

* Responsible for health, safety, and operation of the classroom which includes but not limited to daily disinfecting of toys/materials and necessary rotation of toys and materials.

* Maintains adherence to Knox County Health and Fire Department regulations, DHS licensing standards, and Covenant Health criteria.

* Meets children's physical needs consistently through established routines.

* Responsible for smooth coordination of daily routines and activities.

* Maintains necessary records (Individual Child Information Charts, Daily Developmental Notes, Allergy List, Roll Sheet, Infection and Illness Notification, Bumps and Bruises Report, Task List, Medication Chart, and Notes From Home).

* Completes bi-annual developmental assessments and helps with transition of children as they promote in and out of room.

* Establishes daily communication with parents-verbal and written and participates in parent conferences as necessary

* Maintains Parent Daily Board, Nanny's Notes Board, and Daily Activity/Communication Tables. Posts monthly calendar with themes, special days, assessment schedule, make-up days, etc.

* Monitors children's developmental progress and discusses concerns with Administration.

* Monitors and requests needed supplies.

* Works with Administration to equip and arrange classroom.

* Oversees maintenance of the room and notifies front desk to complete work orders.

* Completes required referral forms.

* Attends mandatory staff meetings and trainings when scheduled.

* Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience:

Proven experience in development of specific area. One to three (1-3) years of childcare experience preferred. Maintain required training hours per DHS guidelines annually and as a new employee.

Licensure Requirement:

Infant-Child CPR and First Aid certification required or must be attained during employment. Renewed every two (2) years.