Early Childhood - Teacher

About the role

Teaches a diverse group of young children, creating a supportive and engaging environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional development. Utilizes expert knowledge of child development to design and implement personalized lesson plans that align with established curricula, while maintaining a keen awareness of individual needs and concerns. Collaborates with teacher assistants to promote teamwork and effective support for each child's unique learning style, and effectively communicates with parents and families to address their concerns and promote a strong partnership.

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 a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience with CDA or Early Childhood Certification is required.
• 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.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Vision and Dental