Early Childhood Educator
M-F (Rotating day off per week)

Position Summary:
This position supports the work, mission and vision of the DCCDC. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth, families and co-workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Implements Curriculum within the established guidelines. Plan and implement an integrated curriculum and encourage multi-choice, pressure free, hands on environment. Enhance child’s physical and intellectual competence by providing a balance between child/teacher-initiated activities, quiet/active opportunities and small/large motor play.
2.Knowledge of an adherence to state licensing regulations.
3.Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
4.Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all policies and procedures.
5.Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
6.Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the center.
7.Maintains program site and equipment.
8.Maintains required program records.
9.Attending and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings and staff training.
10.Promotes the Door Community Child Development Center into the community and shares success stories.
11.Provides leadership and support to all co-workers. Participates in welcoming, training, and orientating new staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.At least 18 years of age.
2.High School Degree or equivalent required.
3.Registry Level 8 or higher.
4.Health Report, CPR, First Aid, AED, certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training with in 30 Days of employment.
5.Ability to plan, organize, and implement age
appropriate/developmentally appropriate, program activities.
6.Previous Experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
7. Understands that the DCCDC is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1.The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2.Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
3.Ability to move easing through all areas of the child care rooms and communicate effectively, verbally, and in written form with children and adults.
4.Ability to routinely lift, carry, and load equipment, furnishings, and program supplies (up to 50lbs)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person