Early Childhood - Teacher

About the role

The teacher will plan educational experiences in language, literacy, math, science, social-emotional, and physical development based on each child’s individual development and needs. The teacher will work as a team member to provide and maintain a fun and safe environment where each child and family feel welcome. The teacher agrees to further their expertise in child development through professional days, online training, and coaching. The teacher will represent the organization's philosophy to both children and families and be part of growing the early childhood movement.

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 2 years of professional child care 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.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• 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.
• Specific vision ability including the ability to see up close and at a distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
• Science of Reading certification.
• CPR certification.
• Pre-K License.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule
• PTO
• Medical Benefits