Teacher, Preschool ​/ Daycare

Overview

To teach, supervise and ensure a nurturing environment for Pre-K children. Also, to support the child-care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing the program’s curriculum and approved bible devotionals daily; ensuring equipment and the facility is clean, well maintained and safe at all times; keeping the classroom and class restroom as clean as possible (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing); turning in weekly lesson plans and newsletters to the Director of Childcare Services; following emergency procedures; supervising children with proper adult-to-child ratios as required by the State of Mississippi;

establishing routines, providing positive guidance and implementing positive discipline when required; observing children and recording progress by developmental assessments; discussing child progress and maintaining open communication with parents; maintaining professional relationships with parents and co-workers; performing other related duties as assigned by the Director of Childcare Services and/or Director of Operations.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and bondable
• High School diploma or GED is required
• One year of instructional experience in a licensed childcare facility is required
• Ability to adapt to the center s needs and hours
• Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check

• Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, standing for periods longer than one hour, pushing (50 lbs.), lifting (50 lbs.), sitting, pulling (50 lbs.), speech, and vision
• Must be able to lift and move In The Zone equipment properly as need arise
• Must be physically able to participate in high-energy activities with students

Entry level

Full-time

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