Childcare Teacher

About the Role

Chroma Early Learning Academy seeks enthusiastic teachers who want to make a difference and put their talents to use. Candidates are required to work together with their co-teachers on completing daily activities for the classroom which include but are not limited to implementing curriculum, changing diapers, feeding, cleaning, and sanitizing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children
• Observes all rules and regulations at Chroma Early Learning Academy and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Chroma Early Learning Academy curriculum and programming
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Chroma Early Learning Academy Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities as necessary
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local and state child care regulatory agency
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program required
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills

• Coachable
• Competent and confident
• High integrity
• Good listening and follow-up skills
• Able to work with others harmoniously
• High coping capabilities
• Solution and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• TCC (Preferred)
• Previous experience working in childcare facility (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount for childcare
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday