**HIRING IMMEDIATELY**

Job Summary & Purpose

• Teaches group of young children in preschool or day care center.
• Designs activities to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.
• Provide warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where the emotional, social, physical and cognitive aspects of development are enhanced and individuality respected.

General Accountabilities

• Plans lessons and learning opportunities appropriate to the developmental level and individual needs of each child.
• Teaches children according to approved instructional programs at rate and level expected with progress of each child.
• Evaluates children, maintaining anecdotal and developmental records for each assigned child.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child and show as much individual attention as possible to each child.
• Observe, record and report significant individual and group behavior.
• Supervise (sight and hearing) and interact with the children in all areas and at all times (outdoors, meals, field trips, early morning, etc.).
• Be responsible for all mealtime activities of the group. Serve children family style, when appropriate, and sit and eat with them during the meal. Complete necessary CACFP paperwork during mealtimes.
• Use appropriate and positive discipline and train assistants so the discipline is consistent.
• Meets with parents to discuss child’s progress and to provide counsel or advice as appropriate.
• Maintains a suitable learning environment, which includes a warm and safe environment that is kept neat and orderly at all times.
• Encourages critical thinking through use of stimulating questions and ideas.
• Uses a variety of methods and materials.
• Participates in staff development activities, parent education and parent involvement activities.
• Contribute to and follow through on own Professional Development Plan.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Small Steps – Big Strides’ policies and procedures and the ODJFS Childcare licensing rules.
• Assist in the evacuation of the building in an emergency and be able to respond immediately to any emergency situation.
• Help others maintain a high degree of professionalism toward the program, the children, the parents and the staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person