Toddler Teacher

Toddler Lead Teacher

Avondale Presbyterian Church Children’s Center - Charlotte, NC 28209

Avondale Children’s Center (ACC) is a premier 5-star childcare center in Dilworth area. We are looking for an experienced, warm and friendly lead teacher full-time for our older preschool classroom. The teacher is responsible for the development and implementation of educational programs for children in a specific classroom, in accordance to ACC’s curriculum, procedures and initiatives. The daily lesson plans must provide a learning environment that is safe, comfortable and healthy, in which the child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually. It is an eight hour workday Monday through Friday. ACC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Education/Experience

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred
• Minimum two years of experience working with infants and/or toddlers

Essential Functions

• Prepare lesson plans and successfully implement curriculum in accordance with directives and implementation guidelines: plan and execute appropriate early childhood education experiences with a variety of materials in the fields of art, music, literature, science, mathematics, etc.
• Promote and supervise age appropriate activities which promote the healthy emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.
• Interact with children while supervising. Interactions include, but are not limited to, playing with children at their physical level, problem solving, communication that engages children, encouraging children to explore further development, eating all meals with the children and assisting them in development of good nutritional habits.
• Responsible for setting up classroom décor and learning environment: provide and maintain a neat organized classroom; take responsibility for upkeep of all educational equipment and materials.
• Relate to the needs of each child from a cultural perspective and help children appreciate diversity. Develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the classrooms.
• Encourage a “can-do” attitude in children by maintaining a positive attitude at all times.
• Adhere to the school Discipline Policy and help children control behavior using a positive and consistent approach.
• Maintain all licensing and sanitation requirements within the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.
• Document and report all accidents and incidents.
• Prepare a monthly newsletter.
• Maintain records of each child’s growth and development in their individual child portfolio. Plan, organize and conduct annual parent-teacher conferences.
• Perform all tasks and other duties as assigned by Director or Assistant Director.

Personal Effectiveness and Teamwork

• Uphold Avondale Children’s Center standards and set the example by consistently modeling professionalism and instructional skills while interacting with others.
• Comply with applicable state and federal laws, and ACC policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate consistency in words and actions.
• Maintain professional and respectful conduct at all times.
• Make self approachable and act as a mentor and guide for all employees.
• Communicate clearly, concisely and respectfully both verbally and in writing.
• Listen intently and remains open to new ideas, suggestions and concerns.
• Hold self and others accountable for decisions, responsibilities and performance.
• Help others manage the pace and pressure of the job and avoid stress.
• Practice professional code of ethics and respects confidentiality.
• Respond positively to challenges and to constructive feedback.

Passion and Enthusiasm

• Promote Avondale Children’s Center to the community and positively influences staff attitudes and passion by communicating positively the mission, values and goals of the organization.
• Set the pace for others by displaying a high level of passion and energy.
• Respond to daily challenges with a positive, “can do” attitude and adapts easily to change.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementation and operation of successful and creative educational programs, extra-curricular activities/clubs, summer programs and all other enrichment and ancillary programs.
• Position may require more than 40 hours a week and often include evening and weekend activities.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, webinars, and other development and training meetings.
• Attend training seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of current child care trends.
• Organize and supervises class parties and field trips.
• Report maintenance needs and safety issues as needed.

Physical Requirements

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneed, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently talk or hear.

Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work this job requires. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for the job.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance '
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Charlotte, NC 28209 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28209: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person