Teacher- Toddlers (5 days)

LEAD TEACHER

Reports to and works alongside the classroom lead/assistant teacher, under the supervision of the school's director. In accordance with First Presbyterian Day School's purpose and goals, assist the lead teacher with general supervision and management of the class.

Days/Time: Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 1:30.

Aftercare hours are 1:30-3:00

Professionally prepared as a teacher of Infant/Toddler children, especially in the field of early childhood education and/or child development; meeting the requirements of licensing agencies and accrediting organizations if required. A warm, sensitive, mature individual who relates well to children and adults.

Skills

• Required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Extensive knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
• Ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
• Strong leadership qualities and skills
• Ability to develop a high-quality, age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children and foster physical, emotional, cognitive and social development
• Strong group management skills with children
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to conform to an established work schedule.
• Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all the responsibilities listed in the Assistant Teacher plus the following:

• Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in assigned area.
• Maintain progress records of each child's growth and development.
• Prepare daily reports, review with supervisor and parents.
• Work with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development;
• Encourage parent participation in school programs; attend parent group and school functions.
• Conduct regular formal and/or informal parent/teacher conferences on each child's school adjustment, classroom behavior, and developmental progress.
• Effectively train, supervise, and utilize classroom assistants and substitutes.
• Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to:

• · Lift up to 40 lbs.
• · Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
• · Climb up and down stairs
• · Push emergency evacuation vehicles with up to 150 lbs. of weight
• · Have mobility required to ensure the safety of the children
• · Work with children on the floor
• · Work outdoors in any variety of weather
• · Perform light duty cleaning
• · Light typing and word processing

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13