Early Childhood Care & Education - Teacher

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing 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.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• Professional child care experience.
• 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 working understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and screening.
• A CCP or CDA credential, an associate's degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of 12 Credits in ECE preferred.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequently move, 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.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation - Time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training
• Professional Career Development Support, Growth & Opportunities
• Accident, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Child Care Discount/Tuition

About Us

Apple Tree is a small family-operated childcare program that has been in business since 1983. We are located in the Asian District just north of Downtown and Midtown Oklahoma City. Apple Tree's program is here to serve and support families by providing a safe, developmentally educational learning experience where their children play, learn, grow, develop and achieve.