Early Childhood - Teacher

Summary

We are seeking a part time lead and assist teacher for our 2-3 year old class. The right candidate will have a minimum two year of experience working in care environment for this age group. Experienced and resourceful in approaching behavioral issues and experience working with children who may have emerging special characteristics.

Morning Hours of work 4-5 hours daily.

Ratio 1:3 min - 1:6 max

Pay: $15- $19 an hour

We offer flexible scheduling. One of a kind teacher team environment. If you are looking for a respectful supportive environment for you to continue practicing your profession then we may be the school for you.

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

• Minimum of 2 years 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.

Benefits

10 Federal Holidays off

Annual PTO one week in August

Spring Break week off

Continuous training in Reggio Emilia and RIE philosophies and their application in the classroom