Toddler Teacher

Teacher Job Description

DearOnes Schools

General Position Description

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

This position reports to The Director & Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.

• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.

• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.

• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.

• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.

• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.

• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.

• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 1 years of professional childcare experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

• A strong understanding of child development.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

• Be teachable and willing to do required trainings and meetings per Licensing and the center policy.

• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Educational Requirements

• CDA and or early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.

• High School Diploma Teacher Job Description © 2016, CCA Global Partners, Inc.

Physical Requirements

• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

• All employees much be able to provide proper supervision from sight and sound.

Ability to routinely lift children (if assigned to the Continuity of Care room - must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. regularly), move furniture in the classroom, and sustain long hours of active work. The statements describe the general requirements for this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be logically assigned as appropriate.

Employment Type

Full-time, Part-time position available

Wage Range

Employees are compensated based on their experience, knowledge, and education from$10 and hr-$13 and hr

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person