PELSB Licensed Educator – PREK STARS Early Learning Academy (western Carver County)

Qualifications

• Licensed in early childhood, preprimary, or elementary education
• Must be at least 18 years old and meet specific educational and experience requirements specified by the DHS Child Care Center Rules
• Preferred previous experience in an early childhood or elementary classroom setting
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized, committed, positive
• Creative and energetic
• Thorough knowledge of early childhood and/or school age best practices
• Mobility required to ensure the safety of children
• High level of patience

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on time
• Oversee and manage a classroom of early childhood or school-age children while remaining in ratio
• Remain flexible and calm while multi-tasking in a busy classroom environment
• Plan, write, post, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Establish safe and positive boundaries with children
• Implement successful, consistent, and appropriate classroom management techniques
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment for children and families
• Develop professional and respectful relationships with parents and co-workers
• Complete an assessment of each child's social, emotional, and academic progress twice annually
• Conduct 2 parent/teacher conferences annually
• Play with children on the floor
• Create and adhere to a daily schedule
• Provide leadership and supervision of an Assistant Teacher and/or Aide
• Problem-solve quickly under pressure
• Maintain documentation of children when needed