Teacher

Hourly Wage:  Min: $17.58  Max: $26.93   Employer paid benefits; Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Develop, implement, and evaluate the children's center program with an assigned group of children.  Implement scheduled activities according to age, interest, and developmental level of the children.  Working constructively with director, teacher's assistants, and teacher's aides in educational, nutritional, or statistical matters that would concern the Children's Center.  Communicate with parents daily or through conferences any needs, concerns, progression and development of their child.  Model appropriate behavior for assistants, aides, and children.  Periodically observe, assess, and track the growth and development of children.  Assist the head teacher and director in the supervision (and other assignments deemed necessary) of assistants, aides and volunteers.  Take on the role of Head Teacher if necessary.  Take active part in staff meetings, trainings, and community awareness that would enhance the Children's Center.  The teacher position is responsible to the Head Teacher, Director and Division Director.

Must be able to:  1) Apply a good understanding of early childhood education, growth and development to appropriate activities.  2)  Instruct other staff in role modeling, discipline, nurturing, and interacting with young children.  3)  Work with children calmly nurturing, encouraging, and supporting in a non judgmental environment.  4)  Assist the parent in meeting the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of their child through program planning, implementation, and evaluation.  5)  Oversee all ages in and aspects of the daily routine, stooping, kneeling, squatting, holding, grasping, and lifting the weights of the children.  6)  Maintain safety, cleanliness, and non-stressful environment.  7)  Have overall knowledge of nutrition, health and first aide and be able to apply that knowledge specifically and generally in the classroom.  8)  Enhance positive relationships with children, parents, other staff members, and community.  9)  Be cheerful, flexible, and promote team spirit with fellow workers.  10)  Represent Good Shepherd Health Care System’s mission, policies and procedures and confidentiality at all times.

1. Education:

Have a CDA credential in the area designated to teach, or,

Have at least 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours in early child education or a            related field, or,

Have at least one year of successful, full-time work experience in a certified day-care center comparable group child care program

1. Additional Requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age

TB Test

Register with the Central Background Registry prior to employment, or immediately after hire.

Current First Aid, CPR and Food Handler’s Certificate, prior to employment or within 90-days of hire

1. Other:

Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred.  Ability to work with culturally diverse population.

Salary : $18 - $27