Teacher I, Early Learning Center, Part-Time

Job Summary

The Teacher I at North Mississippi Health Services oversees the daily activities and development of area team members within the Child Care Center and supports the operation and maintenance of the center. This role requires experience in Early Childhood Education and involves excellent communication and organizational skills.

About the Role

Maintains a clean, safe and stimulating environment in the classroom, outside and other areas of child care. Follows an educational program of activities in line with NMMC educational goals and objectives. Plans and implements special activities in cooperation with NMMC Child Care goals and philosophy. Attends staff meetings and educational programs provided by NMMC.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements special activities in cooperation with NMMC Child Care goals and philosophy.
• Attends staff meetings and educational programs provided by NMMC.
• Aids in lesson planning, record keeping, and evaluating.
• Maintains 15 hours of staff development.
• Assists in lesson planning, record keeping, and evaluating.
• Supports teachers in lesson development.
• Assists with budget and operational planning.
• Provides transportation support as assigned.
• Ensures a happy, safe, stimulating environment at all times while children are in your care.
• Communicates with parents through notes, behavior issues, and field trip forms.
• Uses resources wisely and adheres to NMMC scheduling.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Required Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development.
• Experience: 1-3 years. 1 year of experience in Early Childhood Education.

Requirements

• Knowledge: Classroom scheduling, classroom management, and age-appropriate curriculum.
• Skills: Organizational, budgetary, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Physical Demands: Standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping/kneeling/bending, reaching overhead, grasping, speaking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination.

Benefits

• Available
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Licenses + Certifications Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other: Early Access to Earned Wages, Tuition Assistance, Relocation Assistance, Paid Time Away, Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Plan, organize, and schedule all special program activities
• Effectively and efficiently work with staff members
• Serve as a Team Leader
• Absorb and follow departmental dress code, grooming, hand washing, and food safety standards
• Use time wisely
• Maintain confidentiality
• Strive to improve services and operations of the Child Care Center
• Exhibit good written and verbal communication skills
• Reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Evaluate and coach reporting employees towards accomplishing major goals and objectives