Qualifications

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• Minimum of 1 year 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

• Requirements include the 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

• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Child Care Certificate required

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Responsibilities

• The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom

• Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed

• The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns

• 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 personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

• Benefits

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Full-time offers benefits

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• Paid Time Off

• Academic Enrichment

• Civic Engagement

• Spiritual Enlightenment