4 year old Preschool Teacher

Summary

CLC is looking for an energetic, experienced teacher to work in our 4 year old classroom for the Get Kids Ready Program. This program will run Monday through Friday with a rotating day off each week. he individual would work 10 hour days between the hours of 6:30am - 6:00pm. This Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. This Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. This Teacher must have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related study with at least 30 related credits.

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

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (will train if necessary).
• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.

Benefits

Earn PTO full & part time
Direct Deposit
Paid day off during your birthday month
403B retirement match up to 5%
Short & long-term disability
Child care tuition discount
Holiday pay
Flexible scheduling
Full time Employees Life Insurance Policy
Health
Dental
Vision
Meals Provided
No nights or weekends