Childcare Teacher - Preschool - Springboro, OH

Position Summary

Assists in for the planning, development and implementation of all classrooms activities. The Teacher is responsible for ensuring the children’s social, physical, spiritual and mental development in the program, as well as keeping safety and the wellbeing of the children as a first priority.

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops and implements weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests and developmental levels in the classroom.
• Works cooperatively with Lead Teacher, Site Administrator, other staff and partners.
• Documents attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines and incidents for each child in the classroom.
• Maintains the quality of supplies, materials, and equipment in the room in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Reports any broken or unsafe toys and properly disinfects toys and equipment on a regular basis in accordance with the state regulations.
• Counsels and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the child care and program area.
• Maintains appropriate adult/child ratio.
• Fills in other classrooms when needed.
• Attends parent events/family programs.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, staff activities and ongoing trainings.
• Attends in-service training events as required by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) regulations, continued professional development through community involvement, reading and/or further education.
• Remains familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), or the National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements, and completes required documentation in accordance with Center requirements.
• Conducts all required screenings and assessments within required time frame.
• Maintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
• Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Possesses the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children.
• Required to work summer months/Day Camp.
• Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess high school diploma or GED. Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Six months experience working in early childhood field strongly preferred.