Child Care Teacher

Child Care Teacher

Applicants must pass a background check (including fingerprint check) via Child Care Licensing for employment consideration. Applicants will be required to bring a child appropriate classroom activity lasting and implement it in a classroom (lasting no longer than 10-15 minutes). They will also be expected to engage children in 5-10 minute physical activity. CDC staff are given priority ranking on the enrollment waitlist and after 6 months of employment, staff receive a 20% discount on childcare tuition.

Responsible for providing quality childcare by planning, developing and implementing a developmental program for children.

Classroom Duties:

• Plans and implements curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices and understand the principles of responsive caregiving.
• Develops a well-articulated philosophy regarding child learning, social-emotional development, and positive guidance.
• Develops and implements emergent and anti-bias curriculum daily with integrated interest/learning areas.
• Performs observations, records anecdotal notes, and takes photographs and videos of child development in classroom to be used in coordination with assessment tool for intentional planning and reporting.
• Enrolled children come from a variety of backgrounds, family structures, languages, abilities, and special needs. Fully includes children into classrooms with a variety of developmental needs creating a strong classroom community.
• Demonstrates best practice in a model early childhood learning environment. Follows classroom routine based on curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices. Establishes individual and group goals in coordination with families.
• Completes family conferences and shares progress reports three times per year.
• Mentors university students by guiding, supporting, and describing appropriate behaviors and effective practices to students connecting theory to practice. Supervises indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
• Directs student employees to assist with supervising indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety. Follow policies regarding conducting research to assist faculty/students with data collection. Maintains a respectful, supportive, and professional demeanor and contributes to an inviting and supportive work environment.
• Administers first aid and compassionate care to children as needed. Completes required training and education hours. Maintains required credentials.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

- Associate's degree in early childhood or closely related field or current Child Development Associate (CDA) with 3 years full time (or equivalent) paid or voluntary experience in an early childhood group setting working with two-three year olds. A current CDA certificate or Associate degree transcript must be attached. Must be physically able to interact with children in a manner that meets their needs.

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education or a closely related field with 12+ credit hours in early education and/or development with 2 years full time (or equivalent) paid or voluntary experience in an early childhood group setting working with two-three year olds. If the degree is in a related field, a transcript showing early childhood development coursework is required.

Experience working in university laboratory setting for young children. Experience working in an accredited program. Experience working with a diverse population. Experience working with children with special needs.