Teacher; Little Wonder Academy

Position: Teacher (Little Wonder Academy)
Inspire Academies is a public charter district comprised of community-based, residential, and partnership schools spread across nine Central and South Texas campuses and operated by the nonprofit BRAINATION, Inc, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Inspire Academies' innovative learning methods address each campus's unique purpose, fulfilling its mission by inspiring every student to belong, find joy, and be great.

Little Wonder Academy is a nurturing and engaging child development center that is compassionate about providing a safe and loving childcare center where every child can belong, find joy, and be great!

The Teacher assists in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children.

Education and Curriculum

* Implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans.

* Follows program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks and special activities.

* Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with state licensing regulations; counsels

children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.

* Keeps accurate and current records of each child's developmental milestones, student

accidents, anecdotal notes and attendance.

* Helps to establish developmentally appropriate room arrangement, décor, and learning environment in the classroom, consistent with the program's philosophy and goals.

* Provides daily written communication to parents of infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds as well as updating Kid Reports. For other age groups, ensures that daily list of activities is posted for parents.

* Maintains classroom bulletin boards.

* Has working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations.

Interactions with Parents, Staff, and Director

* Interacts professionally with current and prospective families.

* Maintains appropriate primary caregiver groups.

* Observes, records, and reports to director any needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment or toys throughout the facility.

* Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health and safety.

* Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff is not available.

* May write, submit, and implement a lesson plan.

* May also answer phones, cook, clean, and organize as needs of the program dictate.

Health & Safety

* Implements appropriate emergency procedures.

* Administers CPR/First aid or other appropriate emergency procedures in the event of serious child accidents or emergencies.

* Properly maintains educational materials and equipment, ensures that children are using equipment in an appropriate manner.

* Keeps classroom and other play areas safe, neat and clean.

* Must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience

* At least 2 years experience working in early education preferred

* Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

* First aid & CPR certified required

* Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children.

* Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.

* Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to starting employment. Non-refundable fee paid by employee.