What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at In The Zone Childcare Services?
Overview:
To teach, supervise and ensure a nurturing environment for Pre-K children. Also, to support the child-care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.
Description:
- Understands and demonstrates attendance and punctuality are vital.
- Responsible for the planning and implementing the program’s curriculum and approved bible devotionals daily.
- Ensure equipment and the facility is clean, well maintained and safe at all times.
- Directly responsible for keeping his or her classroom and class restroom as clean as possible at all times. (This includes sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing)
- Turn in weekly lesson plans and newsletter information to the Director of Childcare Services.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures and follow them.
- Ensure children are supervised at all times and proper adult to child ratios required by the State of Mississippi are maintained at all times.
- Establish routines and provide positive guidance and implement positive discipline when required.
- Observe children and record progress by developmental assessments.
- Discuss child’s progress and keep open communication with parents.
- Maintains a professional relationship with parents and co-workers.
- Ensure roll call is taken, accurate and head count is accurate throughout the day.
- Perform any and all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and bondable
- High School diploma or GED is required
- One year of instructional experience in a licensed childcare facility is required
- Ability to adapt to the center's needs and hour
- Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
- Reliable Transportation to and from work
- Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check
Physical Requirements:
- Walking, Squatting, Climbing, Hearing, Standing for periods longer than one hour, Pushing (50 lbs.), Lifting (50 lbs.), Sitting, Pulling (50 lbs.), Speech, and Vision
- Must be able to lift and move In The Zone equipment properly as need arise.
- Must be physically able to participate in high-energy activities with students.
Benefits
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Term Life
- Childcare Discounts
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)