child development teacher

Intermountain Health

<div>Job Description:
Part-time position (10 hrs/wk) 
 
The Child Development Teacher promotes an environment of care for children that is safe and nurturing. The Child Development teacher interacts with children using developmentally appropriate practice to support their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Posting Specifics<ul><li>
Pay Rate: Based on experience</li><li>
Shift Details: Part-time position (10 hrs/wk) At least 10 hours per week but likely closer to 15 hours per week. 
Hours of operation at the Center are Monday-Friday from 5:45am - 6:45pm. 
Shifts would be mainly in the Afternoon and Evening hours (Monday - Friday). 
Typically STARTING between 2:00pm - 3:00pm and ENDING between 5:30pm - 7pm. Possibility of earlier hours needed to cover shifts for other staff time off. Need to be available all 5 days a week (Monday - Friday).
</li><li>Department: Child Development Center, Located at the R-Kids (Utah Valley Hospital Child Development Center)</li><li>
Additional Details: 
Passion for working with young children 
Flexibility in schedule 
Creativity and adaptability 
 
Due to the nature of the center being census based, scheduling differs based on how many children attend each day and there are often many changes to the schedule so this position requires flexibility to work well.</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>
Six months experience working in an early childhood program</li><li>
Pediatric CPR, First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire</li><li>
Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of hire</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Associate degree in Early Childhood Development/Education or a closely related field (Elementary Education, Family-Life Studies, Child Psychology). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.</li><li>
Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CDA &ndash; Child Development Associate)</li></ul>
Essential Functions
This position works under broad guidelines dependent on the age, development, and classroom regulations for each group of children. Teachers must have great flexibility in providing care and activities for children.<ul><li>
Establishes a developmentally appropriate room environment that is safe, welcoming, clean, nurturing, and that stimulates learning and discovery.</li><li>
Provides direct supervision of children at all times.</li><li>
Warmly interacts with children using approved early childhood education standards and immediately attends to their physical and emotional needs.</li><li>
Follows all regulatory standards and best practices as outlined by Utah Department of Health, Child Care Licensing. Completes 20 hours of training to review these required standards annually.</li><li>
Accurately and professionally maintain daily records as required by State Licensing including incident reports, attendance sheets, and daily record sheets.</li><li>
Organizes engaging and educational activities, materials, and daily schedules that meet the developmental goals for each child in care.</li><li>
Maintain observation notes, conduct formal assessments, and provide other portfolio documentation to assess children&rsquo;s progress in achieving developmental milestones and behaviors. Information on each child&rsquo;s development will be shared with parents regularly, with two formal parent conferences annually.</li><li>
Observes and recognizes obvious difficulties individual children are having mastering developmentally appropriate milestones or behavior and discusses follow-up actions with leader and parents if needed.</li><li>
Is a team player and a continuous learner</li></ul>
Skills<ul><li>
Knowledge of child development and experience caring for children</li><li>
Love children. Flexibility to follow children&rsquo;s interests/needs, have patience and be kind.</li><li>
Ability to proactively resolve conflict and keep calm under stress</li><li>
Good organizational skills and time management</li><li>
Excellent customer service</li><li>
Professional verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Ability to react quickly in emergencies to keep children safe</li><li>
Basic computer knowledge (Outlook Email, Microsoft Word, Internet navigation, uploading documentation) to maintain records, complete required training, communicate with parents/staff, plan curriculum</li></ul>
Physical Requirements<ul><li>
Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, documentation, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and to be able to assess children&rsquo;s needs.</li><li>
Frequent interactions with children, colleagues, clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.</li><li>
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes manual writing, frequent use of computer/tablet (typing, documenting), performing routine care duties (changing diapers, sanitizing/cleaning, preparing/serving food, medication/bottle preparation), and engaging with children in fine-motor play. Dexterity and strength of hands and arms is needed to frequently lift and carry children up to 35 pounds.</li><li>
Expected to utilize full range of movement to safely care for children. Full range of movement includes the ability to walk, bend to retrieve, push, pull, and lift/carry children and equipment weighing up to 35 pounds. Employees must interact with children at the child&rsquo;s level, which requires the ability to frequently lean over, bend, squat/crouch, kneel, work on hands and knees, get down and back up from floor level, and sit on the floor or at a low level.</li><li>
Expected to be able to quickly respond to an emergency by running after a child in danger and perform all CPR/First Aid actions.</li></ul>
Location:
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
Work City:
Provo
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.30 - $23.79
We care about your well-being &ndash; mind, body, and spirit &ndash; which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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All positions subject to close without notice.</div>

Child Development Teacher

Growing IQ

Growing IQ is looking for a variety of experienced childhood educators. We have three programs ranging from 2.5 years old to 14 years old. While we focus on math and problem solving skills, our company is looking for teachers who thrive in a workplace that allows them to be creative, work with children, and not be restricted by a scripted curriculum!Responsibilities:<ul><li>Create a lesson plan that fits student abilities and coincides with provided curriculum.</li><li>Track student data</li><li>Communicate with parents about student progress</li><li>Support students through their learning and understanding of mathematical concepts.</li><li>Be in a classroom with 5-10 students</li></ul>* Hours are dependent upon individual availability and center demands. This position is for specifically Saturday (all-day) and Sunday (mornings) classes.We provide training and offer a potential for growth as we like promote from within the company.Send your resume along with a cover-letter. You can be a student in the field of education and/or looking to gain experience as well. Must be pursuing or have a degree in Child Development/Education.Work Location:<ul><li>Redwood City, CA</li></ul>Work Remotely<ul><li>No</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Part-Time Early Childhood/Preschool Math Teacher - Weekend only (Sat and Sunday)

Piccadilly Nursery

Job SummaryThe Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children below 2 years of age. The role focuses on meeting infants&rsquo; and young toddlers&rsquo; care needs while supporting their early development in line with the EYFS framework and nursery policies.Key ResponsibilitiesChild Care &amp; Wellbeing<ul><li>Ensure the safety, comfort, and emotional security of children at all times</li><li>Assist with feeding, diaper changing, toileting, and nap routines following hygiene and safety standards</li><li>Respond promptly and sensitively to children&rsquo;s needs, cues, and emotions</li><li>Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly environment</li></ul>Learning &amp; Development<ul><li>Support age-appropriate activities that promote sensory, physical, social, and emotional development</li><li>Assist in setting up play areas and learning resources for infants and toddlers</li><li>Encourage language development through songs, stories, talking, and play</li><li>Observe children&rsquo;s development and share observations with the Lead Teacher</li></ul>Health, Safety &amp; Safeguarding<ul><li>Follow nursery safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times</li><li>Maintain high standards of hygiene, including cleaning toys and equipment</li><li>Report any concerns regarding a child&rsquo;s wellbeing, development, or safety to the Lead Teacher or management</li></ul>Teamwork &amp; Communication<ul><li>Work closely with the Lead Teacher and nursery team to ensure consistent care</li><li>Communicate respectfully with parents regarding daily routines (feeding, sleep, nappies, mood) as directed</li><li>Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities</li></ul>Requirements &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience working with infants or toddlers (below 2 years) preferred</li><li>Cache level 2 or diploma in child education is MUST.</li><li>Knowledge of EYFS (desirable)</li><li>Understanding of infant care routines and early child development</li><li>First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain)</li></ul>Skills &amp; Personal Qualities<ul><li>Caring, patient, and nurturing nature</li><li>Ability to work calmly under pressure</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Reliable, flexible, and responsible</li><li>Passion for working with very young children</li></ul>Nursery teacher assistant with 2-3 years of experience in a nursery /ADEK approval/ Cache level 2 or diploma in child education is MUST. Own visa MustAll documents should be attested otherwise offer cannot be processed.Job Types: Full-time, ContractLOCATION: MBZ City, ABU DHABISalary: AED2,000 - AED 2,500.00 per monthJob Type: Full-timePay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,500.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>own visa must</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Diploma (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>UAE teaching assistant: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>ADEK approval as TA (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Teaching Assistant

Union County Community Action, Inc

<div>Assistant Teacher (Bus Driver)
UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
Work Location- Hamlet, Richmond County, NC
Program- Head Start/NC PreK
Reports to: Site Manager
FLSA- Non-Exempt
www.uccainc.org/careers
SUMMARY
Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Primary<ul><li>
Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher.</li><li>
Develops a working relationship with parents of the children.</li><li>
Assists in record keeping and documentation.</li><li>
Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff.</li><li>
Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans.</li><li>
Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards.</li><li>
Assumes leadership of class in teacher's absence.</li><li>
Assists teacher in assessing children.</li><li>
Assists teacher in writing individual records.</li><li>
Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records.</li><li>
Assists teacher in doing daily health check.</li><li>
Accompanies teacher on home visits.</li><li>
Performs any other duties designated by the teacher.</li><li>
Assists in transporting children, either by driving the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as assigned.</li><li>
Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster.</li><li>
Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed.</li><li>
Assists teacher in computer data entry.</li></ul>
Secondary<ul><li>
Performs related duties as required or as assigned by the Site Manager, Program Manager or the Director of Children and Family Services.</li></ul>
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Education and early childhood development
Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles.
Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children&rsquo;s social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills.
Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children&rsquo;s facility in social relationships, enhances each child&rsquo;s understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills.
Involves parents in the development of the program&rsquo;s curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ASSISTANT TEACHER 1EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate (CDA); EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Once the minimum requirement is met all assistant teacher/bus drivers must earn an Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, laminator, fax, phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Incumbent must have a Child Development Associate (CDA). Credential Early Childhood Administration Certificate (EDU 119) and a valid state issued driver's license and possess/maintain or obtain/maintain within 90 days of employment a CDL. Must have current certification for CPR and First Aid.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SPECIFICATION
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)&rsquo;s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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Assistant Preschool Teacher

Helpful Hands Children Center

Do you enjoy working with and supporting the growth and development of little ones? Come join our team of helpful hands!We are seeking to add a teacher to our infant room scheduled 9:30am - 6:00pm.This teacher should be a child focused individual with knowledge of classroom management and an ability to facilitate an educational environment that promotes individual growth and learning. An ideal candidate should be familiar with and willing to administer common screening tools, and they will be responsible for making observations to identify any gaps in students' academic or social performance.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Foster a positive and enriching learning environment for all children in your care.</li><li>Observe and log children's growth and development on a daily basis and for regular child screenings.</li><li>Utilize Procare for daily tracking of children's activities, food intake, diapering, and napping habits.</li><li>Assist lead teacher in completion of daily activities and classroom duties.</li><li>Follow state and center guidelines for classroom management and care of children.</li><li>Participate in regular professional development and required teacher trainings.</li><li>Assist in the completion of routine cleaning tasks throughout the center.</li><li>Occasionally fill in other classrooms when the need arises.</li></ul>Pay is based on education and experience.Qualifications:<ul><li>High School or GED required</li><li>CDA or Higher Education (Preferred)</li><li>Medical Statement for Employment</li><li>Pass BCI/FBI Background check</li><li>CPL Level 2</li></ul>Apply now to be contacted for an interview!Job Type: Full-timePay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Columbus, OH 43229 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Childcare Infant Teacher

Mozaic Senior Life

<div>Summary: The Childcare Assistant is a member of the teaching team who is responsible for the care and education of an assigned group of children; planning and implementing the curriculum, supervising children, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy and safe environment for children. 
Reports To: Director of Childcare, Head Teacher, Childcare Teacher
Titles Supervised: n/a
Hours Per Week: part-time 15hrs. 2:30pm-5:30pm M - F
DUTIES
Essential Responsibilities:<ul><li>
To take care of the children in The Child Development Center.</li><li>
To assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe and healthy learning environment</li><li>
Helps to support the goals of the classroom keeping it clean, safe and stimulating.</li><li>
Meets and maintains licensing requirements for ratio.</li><li>
Assure the safety, hygiene and well-being of children in an assigned group. Including, but not limited to changing diapers, assisting with toileting, feeding, and assisting with meals.</li><li>
Follow the State Licensing policies and procedures for sanitizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.</li><li>
Uses proper hand washing, diaper changing and toileting procedures.</li><li>
Maintains an orderly learning environment.</li></ul>
To advance physical and intellectual competence<ul><li>
Provides a balance between child-initiated and teacher-directed activities.</li><li>
Is actively engaged with children selecting age-appropriate activities for them.</li><li>
To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.</li><li>
Implements hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem.</li><li>
Implements hands-on activities that develop social skills.</li><li>
Implements culturally diverse and non-sexist experiences.</li><li>
Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques.</li><li>
Provides a variety of creative and expressive activities.</li><li>
Manages the classroom through positive redirection, problem solving, setting appropriate limits and active listening.</li><li>
Follows through on routines that have been established to ensure smooth transition periods.</li><li>
Communicates with children at their developmental level.</li><li>
Encourages children to be independent.</li></ul>
To establish positive and productive relationships with families<ul><li>
Considers the individual family and child in relationship to his/her culture and socio-economic background.</li><li>
Communicates effectively and efficiently with parents at the end of the day to relay information given to them by the Child Development Center Staff managers.</li></ul>
Ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.<ul><li>
Follows the daily schedule posted in the room.</li><li>
Assists the Head Teacher and the Childcare Teacher with an assigned group of children accepting direction and suggestions.</li></ul>
To maintain a commitment to professionalism<ul><li>
Is guided by the Core Values of Mozaic Senior Life.</li><li>
Treats each child, parent, family member and co-worker with dignity and respect.</li><li>
Promotes Mozaic Senior Life Child Development Center's mission and vision, philosophy and educational objectives.</li><li>
Completes required paperwork in a timely fashion, hands in weekly lesson plans to Director, completes conference and progress reports in a timely fashion.</li><li>
Keeps open communication with the Director and other teachers at all times.</li><li>
Maintains professional attitude, appearance and loyalty to the program at all times.</li><li>
Maintains confidentiality regarding staff, families and children at all times.</li><li>
Upon hire, each employee must begin training to meet state requirements.</li><li>
Engages in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills.</li><li>
Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.</li><li>
Attends staff meetings, workshops and in-service training provided by the Child Development Center and Mozaic Senior Life.</li><li>
Attends and prepares for Open House Night.</li><li>
Is prompt, reliable, and flexible and adheres to schedules.</li><li>
Demonstrates a desire to grow and be open to new ideas or suggestions and constructive feedback.</li><li>
Has comprehensive working knowledge of the MSL Employee Handbook, The State of Connecticut Rules and Regulations for Childcare Centers, MSL Parent's Handbook, and any policies and procedures specific to MSL Child Development Center.</li><li>
Any other tasks as needed by the Department.</li></ul> 
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED; CDA preferred, some college
Experience: Prior experience in working with very young children
Licensure: A valid work permit, which must be proven with necessary documentation as specified on an I-9 form. 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must have a warm, friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others and be able to relate well to children. Must be able to recognize child abuse and neglect; be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program; willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance; willing to provide exceptional customer service and perform other duties as required. Must have some knowledge of early childhood development or have the willing to learn upon hire. Must have the ability to handle multiple demands and meet deadlines, be able to read and communicate effectively.
This description of responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.</div>

Child Care Assistant (Part-time 15 hrs.)

HomeFront

Child Development Center Assistant Teacher Location: Ewing, NJPosition Type/Classification: Temporary/Full-Time/HourlyReporting to: Child Development Center DirectorCompensation: $22/hrSummary/Objective: The mission of HomeFront is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey by harnessing the caring resources and expertise of the community. We lessen the immediate pain of homelessness and help families become self-sufficient. We give people skills and opportunities to ensure adequate incomes and to increase the availability of adequate affordable housing. We help homeless families advocate for themselves individually and collectively.HomeFront is seeking an Assistant Teacher in our Atkinson Child Development Center, located at theHomeFront Family Campus, to support young children and families experiencing homelessness and the effects of living in poverty. The Atkinson Child Development Center is an important part ofHomeFront&rsquo;s Family Campus, our innovative model designed to be a haven of healing and hope. TheFamily Campus offers a wide array of services for families experiencing homelessness and the effects of poverty including shelter for families experiencing homelessness, on-site childcare, career support, vocational opportunities and job training, educational support for adults and children, physical and mental health and wellness partners, therapeutic art programming, specialized support for children, and much more. The Family Campus is designed to offer these solutions to the barriers facing HomeFront families, lessen the immediate pain of homelessness, and help break the cycle of poverty.Within the Family Campus model, the Atkinson Child Development Center exists to provide quality, affordable childcare for children ages 0-5 residing at the Campus or participating in other HomeFront programs. The Assistant Teacher in Atkinson provides developmentally appropriate, trauma informed care for our youngest children. The Assistant Teacher embodies HomeFront&rsquo;s mission and ensures thatHomeFront&rsquo;s core values are embedded in the children&rsquo;s experience in Atkinson.Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: <ul><li>Create a warm and welcoming environment for all children, staff, and families.</li><li>Collaborate with teachers and assistant teachers to create weekly plans and deliver age- appropriate curricular plans that nurture and stimulate all domains of each child&rsquo;s development utilizing age appropriate and best practices</li><li>Assist in the arrangement of each classroom environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy</li><li>Responsible for all aspects of care and education for all enrolled children</li><li>Establish professional rapport with families to provide quality care and education</li><li>Ensure child safety in classroom, playground, in common areas and events</li><li>Assist children with activities with daily routines</li><li>Maintain observation and evaluation of children&rsquo;s development and progress as directed by administration</li><li>Conduct standardized developmental assessments in partnership with the families and assistant teacher</li><li>Share and discuss children&rsquo;s developmental progress, needs, and interests with families</li><li>Plan family engagement activities and parent education opportunities</li><li>Collaborate with and support families to ensure a smooth transition from Home to Center and exit plans for childcare upon leaving Atkinson</li><li>Follow age, developmentally appropriate, and best practice methods at all times</li><li>Establish professional rapport with director, co-workers, and families provide quality care and education</li><li>Encourage and foster an inviting, warm, and nurturing learning environment</li><li>Appropriately supervise each child to ensure safety in classroom, playground, in common areas, and at events</li><li>Maintain portfolio for each child</li><li>Assist with completing daily sheets pertaining to eating, sleeping, diapering, and activities for each child and update parents daily</li><li>Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children&rsquo;s care as well as classroom management</li><li>Always maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization</li><li>Provide a developmentally appropriate, orderly, and clean classroom environment that reflects children&rsquo;s learning and growth incorporating pleasant appearance and d&eacute;cor</li><li>Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate practices to address physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children</li><li>Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background and life experiences</li><li>Encourage children&rsquo;s development of self-confidence, problem solving, and responsibility for their actions.</li><li>Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.</li></ul>Required Competencies: <ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Nurturing and Caring approach to children</li><li>Interpersonal Skills</li><li>Conflict Resolution</li><li>Ethical Conduct</li><li>Patience and perseverance</li><li>Strong Work Ethic</li><li>Time Management and Flexibility</li></ul>Required Education and Experience: <ul><li>A minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience working with young children in a quality licensed group setting</li><li>Current Infant and Toddler or Preschool CDA</li><li>Ability to meet all standards for hire in background checks as required by New Jersey State Licensing and HomeFront, Inc.</li></ul>Preferred Education and Experience: <ul><li>Associate or bachelor's in early childhood education or P-3</li><li>Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Certification</li></ul>Physical Demands: <ul><li>Ability to lift up to 40 lbs</li><li>Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, stand and sit for long periods of time</li><li>Close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus</li><li>Exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time</li></ul>Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added or changed at any time.Disclaimer: This position description neither constitutes a contract of employment nor is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.HomeFront, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or veteran status. Job Type: Full-timePay: $22.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Associate (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Childcare: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Ewing, NJ 08628 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Temporary Assistant Teacher, Child Development Center

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