Child Care Teacher - Kids Care Plus

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing skilled childcare to children who enroll at Kids Care Plus. The Teacher will implement daily activities that promote learning, independence, and social interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled childcare to toddlers and children aged two through twelve years.
• Reinforce lessons presented by the Lead Teacher by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Teach simple drawing, painting, craft, and language skills (e.g., songs).
• Actively participate in recreational play and teaching activities.
• Engage with children by applying knowledge of childhood development, including learning behavior and physical, mental, and emotional development.
• Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers.
• Observe and monitor children's play and interactive activities.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Assist in preparing and serving children's meals, snacks, or beverages.
• Attend to the hygienic needs of the children (including changing diapers).
• Maintain MSDE yearly COK clock hours.

Education & Qualifications

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework.

Experience

• Have at least one (1) year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting.
• Three (3) hours in ADA Compliance.
• Nine (9) clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
• Have dependable transportation.