Teacher, Preschool ​/ Daycare

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES provided pay range: $14.00/hr - $15.00/hr

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$14.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Hours: Non-Exempt. Hours may vary. Schedules are done every two weeks and based on the center’s attendance. The center is open Monday-Friday 6:30 A.M.

-5:30 P.M. Other hours may be required by GSLS and for special functions.
Reports to: Child Care Director
Travel: Some travel to and from activities may be required.
Job Summary: In addition to attending to the children’s basic needs, the Teacher will develop programs that help children learn about trust and the ability to gain a sense of security.

Work Environment: Helping children grow, learn and gain new skills can be very rewarding. The work is sometimes routine; however, new activities and challenges mark each day. Childcare can be physically and emotionally taxing.

• In addition to attending to children’s basic needs, the Teacher will organize activities that stimulate children’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth.
• Help children explore individual interests, develop talents and independence, build self-esteem, and learn how to get along with others.
• Each Teacher is responsible for their classroom and group of children.
• The Teacher will perform a combination of basic care and teaching duties, but most of their time is spent on care giving activities.
• Assist in the daily serving of breakfast, lunch and snack, along with assisting children with going to the bathroom and practicing good hygiene.
• Greet children as they arrive, help them to remove outer garments, and select an activity of interest. Children should also be greeted upon departure.
• When caring for infants Teachers are responsible to feed and change them.
• The Teacher is responsible for maintaining contact with parents or guardians through informal meetings or scheduled conferences every six months to discuss each child’s progress and needs.
• The Teacher must keep records of each child’s progress and suggest ways in which parents can stimulate their child’s learning and development at home.
• The Teacher plays a vital role in preparing children to build the skills they will need in school.
• Prepare daily and long-term scheduled activities. Each day’s activities balance individual and group play, as well as quiet and active time.
• Recording of time-outs and incidents in separation log.
• The following are required: in-service training, staff meetings, CPR and First Aid classes, as well as doing other duties such as cleaning toys, sanitizing tables, chairs and cots, taking out the garbage, recording meal counts and calculating daily totals.
• Set up and clean up after daily classroom activities.
• Keeps the classroom clean and orderly.
• Cleans and disinfects toys, mats, tables and other surfaces in order to maintain proper health and safety practices.
• Employees are expected to follow behavior plans when applicable.

• Must show the ability to anticipate and prevent problems, deal with disruptive children and provide fair but firm discipline.
• Skills in music, art, drama and storytelling are important.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and early childhood education methods.
• Skills in interacting with small children in learning and play situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to further language development, improve social skills, and introduce scientific and mathematical concepts.
• Must be aware of children who show signs of emotional or developmental problems and discuss these matters with the supervisor and the child’s parents.

• Workers constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop and lift to attend to each child’s interests and problems.
• Must have the ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds such as, but not limited to: a child, materials and equipment, from one location to another.

• A Teacher must be at least 18 years old and meet the qualifications with the following exceptions:
• A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is qualified as an assistant teacher for infants only.
• A registered nurse may be used to meet the staff to child ratios for a teacher for sick care in a center licensed to operate a sick care program.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Orientation and training must be successfully completed before starting assigned duties.
• Pass criminal background study.

Paid Time Off, Shift Differentials, Pension match, Health & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Referral Bonus, Sign on Bonus, Scholarships and other benefits