Early Childhood - Teacher

Summary

KidsLife Child Care Center is a Christian child care organization located at the Peerless Center in Johnson City. We believe that KidsLife has the calling and responsibility to positively impact children and families in our community with exceptional care and a sincere expression of love everyday! We're not merely a company, we are a ministry called to be a blessing in our city by positively impacting one child at a time. KidsLife is a ministry of the church Life Assembly Johnson City. We offer care for children ages: 6 weeks - 12 months, 12 months - 18 months, 18 months - 24 months, 2 years old, 3 years old, and Pre-K age. Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm and we're closed on weekends! We have morning shifts from 7:30am - 2pm and afternoon shifts from 2pm - 6pm available for our teachers. We are getting geared up to open 3 more classrooms and are needing morning and afternoon teachers for each!

We're currently hiring teachers who are loving, willing to grow and learn, and who have an excellent work ethic to come and join our team! Those candidates who would be a great fit for this role should have a genuine love for children, have prior childcare experience in an early childhood development environment, work well in a team situation, and have a desire to encourage Godly values.

If you want to make a positive impact in the lives of the children of our community and be a part of an amazing team working regular hours each week with nights and weekends off, then apply to join our team today! We can't wait to meet you!

Duties

Teachers at KidsLife will be responsible for the following:

• Weekly development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans & accompanying activities which promote learning and development for infants, toddlers, and/or pre-k aged children.
• Provide attentive care within the requirements of state and facility policy to each child. The care should ensure the safety, health, and well-being of each child at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with all children, encourage developmentally appropriate social skills, promote emotional and positive growth, and appropriately nurture each child's independence.
• Maintain positive relationships with the families of children in your class and work in unity and harmony with all co-workers.
• Manage all classroom behavior effectively and constructively using appropriate research based behavior management techniques for the purpose of maintaining a stable, positive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns that may be observed.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive team environment focused on the best interests of all children.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize the classroom space and equipment at the end of each day. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the classroom, ensuring all materials are safe and accessible for children.
• Stay informed about childhood development best practices, participate in all center training, and incorporate best practices into daily activities. Participate in other available opportunities for professional growth as required.10) Complete the required number of training hours per year and attend regular staff meetings.

Requirements

Experience:

-Must be 18 years old or older

-Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent

-Must have or be willing to complete CPR & First Aid Skills Certifications

-Must be able to pass a physical and a drug test, and must be willing to submit to periodic random drug testing

-Must pass annual or bi-annual fingerprinting and background check

-Previous experience in caregiving or working with students in an educational setting is preferred, but not required.

-Strong classroom management skills to effectively guide children's behavior in a group setting

-Ability to lift up to 40lbs, bend, engage in interactive play with children, and stand for extended periods of time, get up and down off the floor to play to respond to children's needs

-Ability to regularly travel to the facility in Johnson City, TN on time is required

-Childcare experience is preferred but not required

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid Certification