Childcare Teacher

Childcare Teacher Job Description When families choose our program, they are enrolling their child in a welcoming individualized nurturing environment centered in God and in service to others. We are a state licensed Child Care program that focuses on the individual needs of each child. Our childcare building at our Saint Joseph campus has an infant room, a toddler room and Young Preschool room that enrolls up to 12 children in each classroom setting. We are looking for a full time teacher to work in our childcare. Job Goal The goal of a Divine Providence Academy teacher is to provide a safe and secure learning environment for families and children.The teacher will work in a collaborative environment to support children as learners and foster independence to get them ready socially and academically for preschool. Qualifications for Teachers -Child Development credential or associate degree, or willingness to enroll in CDA -Excellent classroom management skills -Co-teach with up to two other teachers in the classroom -Collaborate on lesson plans and instructional material and provide appropriate hands-on activities to meet the needs of each pupil. -Complete monthly trainings to comply with Child Care Licensing requirements -Communicate regularly with parents by means of emails, notes, phone calls, and updating the daily Tadpole app. -Evaluate pupil’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare reports. -Administer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire when scheduled to ensure milestones are being met. -Create an environment for learning both indoors and outdoors for all students. Please send resume, letter of introduction, and a diocesan employment application (https://dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBnRvD-lJO-ZnBKD2o1bDl1fBohYmy04mQ9PLJDlhfYcwVEKuaBwkvmwmS29ftzW84*) to: Kate Beuschel Principal Divine Providence Academy P: (616) 899-5300 C: (616) 581-4242 A: 18768 8th Ave Conklin MI 49403 W: www.divineprovidenceacademy.org E: kbeuschel@wingsdpa.org