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Title: Teacher Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and youth development activities.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Supervise and work as a team member with an assistant teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Supervise and work as a team member with an assistant teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Little Learners is committed to providing the highest level of safety, care and cognitive development. As caregivers, we will ensure the health and safety of all children in our care by providing individual personalized responsive care and affection for each child.
We believe that children should learn through their own discovery. Our classrooms are child centered and use hands on activities, discussion, and critical thinking to develop knowledge. Learning will be inquiry based allowing children to connect their learning to the real world. Activities will incorporate multiple intelligences through manipulative items, books, music, and more. We acknowledge that all children learn differently and may need accommodations and modifications. A safe, nurturing, positive environment will be created through a commitment to continued education and a culture of open minded thinking that provides developmentally appropriate learning strategies and to respect all people who enter our facility.
visit our website, www.littlelearnerscc.com for more information
Title: Teacher Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and youth development activities.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Supervise and work as a team member with an assistant teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole
- Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
- Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning
- Prepare and Implement weekly lesson plans using Early Learning and Developmental Standards
- Coordinate appropriate educational activities such as visitors and family events
- Complete assessments of each child’s development
- Continually add to individual children’s portfolios
- Report progress of children to parents through parent-teacher conferences
- Maintain daily open communication with parents, including posting to smartcare daily
- Keep accident reports
- Maintain anecdotal and observation records
- Maintain confidentiality
- Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
- Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
- Comply with the program’s professional development plan
- Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in Employee and Policy handbooks
- Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom
- Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.
- Meet all applicable licensing regulations
- Must meet State of CT requirements as childcare center worker
- Must be CPR/First Aid Certified
- Formal Education in Early Childhood Education Preferred
- Ongoing professional development in the field of child development required
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate organizational abilities
- Ability to build rapport with families and community members
- Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): Supervise and work as a team member with an assistant teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole
- Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
- Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning
- Prepare and Implement weekly lesson plans using Early Learning and Developmental Standards
- Coordinate appropriate educational activities such as visitors and family events
- Complete assessments of each child’s development
- Continually add to individual children’s portfolios
- Report progress of children to parents through parent-teacher conferences
- Maintain daily open communication with parents, including posting to smartcare daily
- Keep accident reports
- Maintain anecdotal and observation records
- Maintain confidentiality
- Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
- Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
- Comply with the program’s professional development plan
- Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in Employee and Policy handbooks
- Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom
- Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.
- Meet all applicable licensing regulations
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Must meet State of CT requirements as childcare center worker
- Must be CPR/First Aid Certified
- Formal Education in Early Childhood Education Preferred
- Ongoing professional development in the field of child development required
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate organizational abilities
- Ability to build rapport with families and community members
- Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Little Learners is committed to providing the highest level of safety, care and cognitive development. As caregivers, we will ensure the health and safety of all children in our care by providing individual personalized responsive care and affection for each child.
We believe that children should learn through their own discovery. Our classrooms are child centered and use hands on activities, discussion, and critical thinking to develop knowledge. Learning will be inquiry based allowing children to connect their learning to the real world. Activities will incorporate multiple intelligences through manipulative items, books, music, and more. We acknowledge that all children learn differently and may need accommodations and modifications. A safe, nurturing, positive environment will be created through a commitment to continued education and a culture of open minded thinking that provides developmentally appropriate learning strategies and to respect all people who enter our facility.
visit our website, www.littlelearnerscc.com for more information
Salary : $19 - $20