Child Care Teacher

JOB TITLE: Child Care Teacher DEPARTMENT: Child Care

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
• Responsible for overall supervision and daily class functionality
• Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child's abilities
• Support emotional wellbeing of the children
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
• Observe children's interactions and promote the spirit of concord
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
• Collaborate with other colleagues
• Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by organization policies and procedure
• Supervise children at all times - in classroom, on playground, on field trips, during parties, etc.
• Report all injuries/accidents occurring during shift to Center Director
• Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending Center staff meetings and local, state, regional, and national child care meetings/training.
• Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.
• Maintain classroom in a clean and orderly manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS or AA in Early Childhood Development, Child Development Associate (CDA), Certificate of Mastery (CoM), Certified Childcare Professional (CCP), or willingness to obtain CDA/CoM/CCP within 18 months of hire.
• At least one year of experience as classroom teacher in child care setting
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Ability to create lesson plans
• Patience, flexibility and love for children
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment.
• Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily
• Must pass enhanced background check

SUPERVISION:

- Supervised by the Child Care Center Director.

SALARY LEVEL:

- Annual Salary Range: $38,459.20 - $54,745.60