EDUCATOR-NANNY'S

Position Summary

Provides developmentally appropriate educational opportunities for the children in the classroom. Education activities should be developed to prepare children for next classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the curriculum of Nanny’s Edu-Care Center for the age group assigned.
• Implements the personal safety program required by the state of Tennessee for the children that are three years old and older.
• Works as a team player with other Educators and administration.
• Exhibits professional behavior; i.e., communication supportive of Nanny’s programming, staff, and administration; coaching staff toward achieving performance expectations; following established conflict resolution process; and pursuit of professional development.
• Responsible for health, safety, and operation of the classroom which includes but not limited to daily disinfecting of toys/materials and necessary rotation of toys and materials.
• Maintains adherence to Knox County Health and Fire Department regulations, DHS licensing standards, and Covenant Health criteria.
• Messes children’s physical needs consistently through established routines.
• Responsible for smooth coordination of daily routines and activities.
• Maintains necessary records (Individual Child Information Charts, Daily Developmental Notes, Allergy List, Roll Sheet, Infection and Illness Notification, Bumps and Bruises Report, Task List, Medication Chart, and Notes From Home).
• Completes bi-annual developmental assessments and helps with transition of children as they promote in and out of room.
• Establishes daily communication with parents-verbal and written and participates in parent conferences as necessary
• Maintains Parent Daily Board, Nanny’s Notes Board, and Daily Activity/Communication Tables.
• Posts monthly calendar with themes, special days, assessment schedule, make-up days, etc.
• Monitors children’s developmental progress and discusses concerns with Administration.
• Makes requests for needed supplies.
• Works with Administration to equip and arrange classroom.
• Oversees maintenance of the room and notifies front desk to complete work orders.
• Completes required referral forms.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and trainings when scheduled.
• Fulfills policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum Experience: Proven experience in development of specific area. One to three (1-3) years of childcare experience preferred.
• Maintain required training hours per DHS guidelines annually and as a new employee.
• Licensure Requirement: Infant-Child CPR and First Aid certification required or must be attained during employment. Renewed every two (2) years.