Early Childhood Teacher

Overview

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a developmentally and age-appropriate classroom environment. The teacher will plan and implement a creative program which incorporates all developmental areas into the daily schedule and curriculum, including social/emotional, cognitive and physical; responsible for observing, documenting and assessing the growth and development of each student on an ongoing basis, and in a formal written format twice per school year.

Teachers must demonstrate enthusiasm and professionalism while working with children and families.

Working with Children

• Ensure children’s safety through close supervision and proper organization of the environment, both indoors and outside.
• Plan, implement and evaluate a creative program to meet the individual developmental needs of children individually and in small and large groups
• Provide a visually pleasing, intellectually stimulating, child-centered classroom.
• Provide guidance in developing motor coordination, music, math, science, language experiences, use of creative materials, personal hygiene routines, resting and eating experiences
• Utilize campus resources to enhance classroom curriculum when appropriate, including the Library’s Nelson Center, Gymnasium, Nature trails, Post Office, Fields, Cafeteria, etc.
• Utilize a variety of positive discipline approaches, such as, limit setting, anticipating challenges, distraction, arrangement of environment, and renewal time using a responsive teaching approach.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop self-esteem, confidence and independence.
• Acknowledges each child at his/her own developmental level and creates curriculum and a classroom environment that respects and builds on this level while considering each child’s unique personality and cultural background.

Communication & Written Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective written communication skills through the completion of written responsibilities including: daily classroom notes, monthly newsletters, twice yearly written confidential child assessment reports, compilation of records to document children’s progress, including photos, writing/drawing samples.
• Continually conduct observations of individual children and the group, using methods such as note taking, running records & anecdotal notes.
• Use technology to enhance classroom teaching methods and communication with families and co-workers, such as computer, email and digital photography.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Regulations

• Follow regulations, according to the Department of Early Education and Care as well as NAEYC.
• Follow emergency procedures and implement them calmly.
• Ensure classroom First Aid bags are stocked with necessary supplies.
• Meet EEC regulations for yearly professional development by attending professional workshops, meetings and visiting other programs.
• Daily Recordkeeping: maintaining accurate classroom rosters, up-to-date emergency forms in first aid bags, completing accident and incident reports as needed, medication record and pick-up permission forms.

Professionalism

• Maintain professional relationships with families; discuss concerns about child’s development or behavior with the Director and the child’s family; use multiple avenues to maintain communication with families. Maintain confidentiality toward children, their families, the Children’s Center & coworkers.
• Cooperate with and assist coworkers, student employees and administrators.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings and family events, such as Pot Luck Dinner & End of School Year Picnic
• Report and discuss any pertinent problems with immediate supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Teachers are expected to role model professionalism and teaching expertise to a variety of students, including Regis College work study employees, interns, student teachers & observers, as well as High School interns.
• Classroom Teachers are responsible for the supervision and support of work-study students and interns. Teachers who are designated student teachers are expected to provide mentorship and involve the student teachers in planning and at a pace…